Re: Are Astronauts Heroes?
I'm a teacher and I certainly don't think of myself or my colleagues as heroes, although I believe we should strive to be role models.
I consider a hero to be someone who puts their life on the line for the benefit of others. A firefighter taking risks in a burning building would qualify, as would a soldier fighting for his country.
Astronauts have a dangerous job for the scientific advancement of mankind so I see going up into space is an heroic act.
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