When Is Oliver Stone A Hero?

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“When I was a child I thought a hero was always people like Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that a hero is the teenager that says no to crack. The kid who stands alone instead of joining a gang” (Oliver Stone). I agree with Oliver Stone because a hero is someone who cares about their future. Most people would think that a hero would be someone who saves lives or someone like a superhero, but really a hero is just an ordinary person doing extra ordinary deeds. Heroes are just ordinary people who do extra deeds to help people. A hero in my eyes can be the single mom who sacrifices her needs or wants for her child's needs or wants. A hero can be a purple heart award winner who is saving lives

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