[joannej]

I would remove the word heroes from the phrase "sports heroes". They are idols, someone who gets worshiped for little good reason. Then I would then put the same word "heroes" after the military, doctors, paramedics, educators, anyone who has accomplished something of worth in this world. These are the people who deserve to be emulated and admired. It is the greed of the owners of the sports team who pressure the politicians to take taxpayer money and pour it into projects such as super large stadiums. It is the owners who pay these players outrageous salaries so they can brag to their friends about their teams and make big profits when they win the super bowls, world series, etc. Greed is a human trait; and it is also one of the 7 deadly sins. Our quest for Greed is taking our civilization down the wrong path.