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#1011voted by our readers
By lizzie225402 BRONZE
Merrimack, New Hampshire

What is a hero? Webster defines a hero as “an object of extreme admiration and devotion.” However, I think that it is much more than that. A true hero is someone who is worthy of t...
lizzie225402 BRONZE, Merrimack, New Hampshire
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#1012 Opinion
splatterpunk PLATINUM, Phoenix, Arizona
40 articles 0 photos 48 comments
#1014 Opinion
By Alexandery BRONZE
Onamia, Minnesota
Alexandery BRONZE, Onamia, Minnesota
1 article 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
Courage is not without fear.

#1015 Opinion
By Anonymous
#1016 Opinion
EmilyStocker BRONZE, Thornton, Colorado
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#1017 Opinion
By The_Doctor GOLD
Canon City, Colorado
The_Doctor GOLD, Canon City, Colorado
17 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
“Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. Words offer the means to meaning, and for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth. And the truth is, there is something terribly wrong with this country, isn't there? Cruelty and injustice, intolerance and oppression. And where once you had the freedom to object, to think and speak as you saw fit, you now have censors and systems of surveillance coercing your conformity and soliciting your submission. How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror. I know why you did it. I know you were afraid. Who wouldn't be? War, terror, disease. There were a myriad of problems which conspired to corrupt your reason and rob you of your common sense. ”

#1018 Opinion
By Skybon SILVER
Chevy Chase, Maryland
Skybon SILVER, Chevy Chase, Maryland
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#1019 Opinion
By Mophar BRONZE
Somerville, Ohio
Mophar BRONZE, Somerville, Ohio
3 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
Breathe

#1020 Opinion
By RandyA. GOLD
Bergenfield, New Jersey
RandyA. GOLD, Bergenfield, New Jersey
16 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
What goes up must come down