Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
	"Heroes can be role models, but role models are not necessarily heroes."
Please review the arguments for and against the statement and enter your response.
		Pros In the course of the panel discussion, Lenny Wilkens and other panelists argue that a hero is an exceptional person, one who "takes risks for others," as Wilkens says, one who stands up for the truth, according to Coretta Scott King. The archetypal definition implies that a person must accomplish something of importance for a whole culture in order to be called a hero. Thus, even an admirable role model cannot be regarded as a hero. Wilkens, himself a famous sports figure, argues that the term "hero" is often used too loosely in reference to sports figures who should not be called heroes just because they are famous or might be good role models. On the other hand, Jackie Robinson is justifiably called a hero, not for his skill as a player but for his racial integration of professional baseball and the strength of character he showed in this process. A good role model is not a hero simply because of this person's virtue, achievements, or admirable qualities. The definition of a hero, however, includes being a good role model.
		Cons In contrast to the quotation cited above, any person who achieves the position of a positive role model is a hero. Throughout the discussion, panelists describe the importance of ordinary people who make sacrifices to contribute to the well being of others. Frank McCourt describes the mothers in his community college classes who were taking care of their children, working, and going to school at night; he says they represent his idea of a hero. Several panelists speak of the heroism of their parents in the sacrifices made for their children. Parents and other adults who represent high ideals, virtue, and self-sacrifice are not merely good role models; they are also heroes to those they influence.an admirable role model cannot be regarded as a hero. Wilkens, himself a famous sports figure, argues that the term "hero" is often used too loosely in reference to sports figures who should not be called heroes just because they are famous or might be good role models. On the other hand, Jackie Robinson is justifiably called a hero, not for his skill as a player but for his racial integration of professional baseball and the strength of character he showed in this process. A good role model is not a hero simply because of this person's virtue, achievements, or admirable qualities. The definition of a hero, however, includes being a good role model.:In contrast to the quotation cited above, any person who achieves the position of a positive role model is a hero. Throughout the discussion, panelists describe the importance of ordinary people who make sacrifices to contribute to the well being of others. Frank McCourt describes the mothers in his community college classes who were taking care of their children, working, and going to school at night; he says they represent his idea of a hero. Several panelists speak of the heroism of their parents in the sacrifices made for their children. Parents and other adults who represent high ideals, virtue, and self-sacrifice are not merely good role models; they are also heroes to those they influence.
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