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Originally Posted by Jeff Waegelin
It doesn't really make him any better of a person as a soldier. He did his duty, just like any other soldier. I think it does, however, show that Pat Tillman was a better person than most professional athletes. The fact that he was willing to walk away from a multi-million dollar contract, for something he believed in, shows a greater sense of honor and dedication than you see in most professional athletes today. While I would agree that this has been greatly exaggerated by the media, it shows that there are still professional athletes with a sense of honor, duty, and committment, willing to give their lives in the service of our country... just like every member of our armed forces.
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So this guy left behind a few million dollars as opposed to some other soldier who left behind say a wife and an infant child. Which was the more impressive sacrifice?
Like I said, you shouldn't celebrate this guy's death while ignoring everyone elses.
I've said all I will say on this topic.