Why did Chris Hayes apologize for his "heroes" comment? [View all]

[kentuck]

In my opinion, it was more the timing than what he actually said. The network did not think the Memorial Day weekend was appropriate time for such comments. I think they asked him to make a public apology.

What he said was a perfectly legitimate topic for journalists to debate. The word "hero" should not be used casually. It should be used for special events of heroism, courage, and valor. Otherwise, it tends to justify every military operation as right, including military decisions such as the invasion of Iraq.

Chris Hayes was absolutely right. His timing may have been wrong, as it appears his network thought? Then again, it may have been the perfect time to discuss such a topic?