why do people

[crispy325]

Why do people cry about drug addict actor's and actresses instead of a soldier .......was in vent last night and all people were talking about was the guy that died from a od on cocaine i think ...and whitney houston i dont understand why people cry over them and not the real hero's like SOLDIERS!!!! can someone please explain to me why that is

[Deleted]

I'm not sure if I would call a soldier a hero..

[Deleted]

Same reason as to why a surgeon makes less money than some idiot with his IQ written on his shirt who runs after a ball for 90 minutes.

[Deleted]

This feels like Deja Vu...

[Crissi]

People are entitled to cry over who they feel closest to.

So yes, my dog suddenly dying is going to elicit more emotion than a soldier's death (unless said soldier was a friend).

[Venziir]

"Hero" is a very subjective term. In my opinion, being a soldier doesn't make you a hero. Being a soldier is a job, just like a store clerk.

[Ryorian]

This is quite clearly a troll post meant to create drama and rage from people that disagree with OPs statement. I surely hope a moderator locks this before it gets out of hand. Also OP, could you be more obvious?

Infracted - trolling

[Deleted]

I cry over neither.

The former is a person who has killed themselves through stupidity. It's not difficult to know how much of a drug it's safe to take.
The latter is a person who signed up to a job where you've a good chance of dying.

[crispy325]

ok well not trying to be a troll .....should have chosen my wording a lil diffrently maybe why do more people cry over a drug addict then a man who dies trying to save people

[shise]

I'm not sure if I would call a soldier a hero..

Well depends on what kind of soldier. If he dies on duty he might not be a hero.. but if he dies on duty trying to save a bunch of people with his life, then he is a hero.

[Tripping]

Its sad when someone you feel close to dies.

For example, after watching all of Glee, it was sad to know that Cory Monteith died. He played his role great and I will miss him in future series.

When a soldier does, its part of their job. People who play with guns get hurt, its expected. Which is also why I don't see a soldier as a hero, anyone can join the army.

[Deleted]

I cry over neither.

The former is a person who has killed themselves through stupidity. It's not difficult to know how much of a drug it's safe to take.
The latter is a person who signed up to a job where you've a good chance of dying.

Drugs are increasingly more dangerous to take. As the body gets resistant to their effects if taken for a long time, more and more is required to obtain the same results. After a point of constant drug use, only doses that are lethal would still induce the effects and that's where junkies go around the corner.

[Wildtree]

Why do people cry about drug addict actor's and actresses instead of a soldier .......was in vent last night and all people were talking about was the guy that died from a od on cocaine i think ...and whitney houston i dont understand why people cry over them and not the real hero's like SOLDIERS!!!! can someone please explain to me why that is

First of.. Hero is a very strong word. Not everyone looks at a soldier as a hero. Many look at them as them just doing a job they've chosen freely and are (if they do it smart enough) paid for royally. As long as the soldier isn't part of the people's family or closer social surroundings, they have zero attachment to them either because they never had any direct impact on the people's live.
Whereas actors and musicians for example did have said direct impact. And no one "cries" over those who've had minimal impact or none either. Only those who have done so are the ones people are weeping for.

[Deleted]

Because i dont see why i should be upset about either. One killed themselves and the other kills other people. When does a freedom fighter become a terrorist

[Wildtree]

Its sad when someone you feel close to dies.

For example, after watching all of Glee, it was sad to know that Cory Monteith died. He played his role great and I will miss him in future series.

When a soldier does, its part of their job. People who play with guns get hurt, its expected. Which is also why I don't see a soldier as a hero, anyone can join the army.

The bold part is actually untrue. Not everyone can join the army.

[Deleted]

Well depends on what kind of soldier. If he dies on duty he might not be a hero.. but if he dies on duty trying to save a bunch of people with his life, then he is a hero.

As would anyone be that saves life. Not because he's a soldier.

[crispy325]

The bold part is actually untrue. Not everyone can join the army.

this is true as they do have standards ...some people might not think that but they do as tons of people get kicked out for not meeting standards ....also alot of people cant even get in due to weight or test scores

[Wildtree]

As would anyone be that saves life. Not because he's a soldier.

Good point... An average person/civilian, that's not either a cop, a soldier or a firefighter (which have actually received training accordingly), is to me a much greater and true hero. An every day person putting their own life on the line to safe someone else, that's a hero to me above anyone else.

[Deleted]

Soldiers are idolised and it's ridiculous. It's not like WW2 where our nation faces annihilation unless the brave men ride off to war to fight the Huns in the trenches.

If people want to perpetuate a pointless war then good for them. If they want to be meat in the grinder then good for them.

[Wildtree]

this is true as they do have standards ...some people might not think that but they do as tons of people get kicked out for not meeting standards ....also alot of people cant even get in due to weight or test scores

Yes, that's what I meant