Anyone else think that since 9/11 police and military are automatically considereed "heroes"

[Inkfreak]

3. Absolutely.

Every cop ain't a hero. In fact it's one of the most overused words these days. All you have to do is put on a badge and you're a saint. That's bullshit.

I feel a lil different for military members/vets because I am a vet. I have great respect for anyone that served. But I am am cynical of the people who wrap themselves in patriotism and I wonder if they're not just paying lip service. Do they really care? Or has it become simply vogue? Or am I just way to cynical? There's a good chance I am.

Two examples are the fad of magnetic ribbons for cars that everyone bought for $3 and slapped on their car. Whoopty do, you're a patriot now. Also the money spent on NFL games paying tribute to our troops. Do it because you care, not because we paid you.

It's honorable to serve in the military. And cops perform a valuable service. But I've seen to many bad cop stories to automatically label every one a hero. Frankly, I just don't trust cops. If you can't trust a "hero", are they a hero?