[cwiz24]

I love how the Boston Globe feels it necessary to put hero in quotation marks. Classy.

[The Phantom FReeper]

I love how the Boston Globe feels it necessary to put hero in quotation marks. Classy.

I just saw that. How disgusting. Yet somehow I doubt that they've ever referred to Cindy Sheehan as a "mother," even though her claim to the title, through her actions, is tenuous at best.

[veronica]

I love how the Boston Globe feels it necessary to put hero in quotation marks. Classy.

The editorial board of the Globe saves the unequivocal term hero for folks they consider "real" heroes, such as Ted Kennedy. /sarcasm

[billhilly]

"I love how the Boston Globe feels it necessary to put hero in quotation marks. Classy."

The heros of teh Globe must pass the test of being Democrat politicians, or their hangers on, thus John Kerry, Swift Boat Hero.

[rudy45]

Let's ask the reporter about it:

asamuels@globe.com

Normally, the headline is written by someone other than the reporter. However, she is a good place to start. If I get other contact information, I'll post it.

[rudy45]

Boston Globe main number: 617-929-2000.

See https://bostonglobe.com/aboutus/contact/default.asp

[solonthegreat]

'hero' is correct because it quotes from the article. Go back to "grammar" school and quit griping