... normally bulk at. I would envy the Incredible Hulk's brute strength, gasp as Spider-Man dodged bullets with a ballet dancer's deft, and marvel at Batman's analytical mind. Underneath all the strength, agility and intelligence I would most admire the heroes' ethics. In a despairing world these men would puff their ... various organizations that help benefit numerous worthy causes. They become part of our mythology as parents hope their children grow up to be like Michael Jordan or Brandi Chastain. Being a young kid, I spent many days daydreaming what it would be like to toss Captain Ameri...

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... , and who proves himself by doing great deeds of valor, strength, and intellect. Before September 11, 2001 society viewed heroes as TV figures like Superman and Batman, or as sports figures like Babe Ruth or Michael Jordan. They were people who did something to get famous, get noticed, or accomplish a given goal. Now, heroes are seen as people that do things for ... ...

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