Someone wrote:
> "Tony Rickard" > wrote in message
> news:vQXOg.20113$>
>> Heroes are defined as people who perform acts of bravery or achieve great
>> things. I appreciate your point of view, but to many racing drivers are
>> their heroes. Out of respect for the title of this thread I personally
>> think we should leave it there and not get dragged into a troll post.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Tony
>
>
> I'm sorry Tony, but this is only partially true.
>
> While we may think of the classical designation of "hero" to be those who
> have committed feats of bravery, the definition of the word doesn't only
> encompass these people. People who have shown nobility of purpose or are
> noted for special achievement in a particular field, are also classified as
> "heroes" (thanks American Heritage Dictionary), so, Steve Irwin and Peter
> Brock, could quite correctly be called "heroes" in their particular fields.

Isn't that what I said?

"or achieve great things"

"to many racing drivers are their heroes"

I think we are making the same point, it is not solely to describe feats
of bravery

Cheers
Tony