Originally Posted by Talk Host

Today, I read a news story about a transit bus driver in Buffalo, New York who saw a house on fire. He stopped his bus, ran to the house and pounded on the door. 10 people escaped the flames as a result. They are called the guy a "Hero."

One dictionary defines a hero this way: a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability b : an illustrious warrior c : a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities d : one that shows great courage

Now, I realize what the guy did is admirable. But, is he a hero? Isn't what he did expected of all of us? Isn't it just good citizenry?

My point here is that I think we are assigning the title "HERO" to far too many actions that are not heroic.

So, who is a hero?