[petuniasevan]

...And who does the public lionize?

Is it that gutsy tanker Sergeant?

Is it that skilled pilot Captain?

No...It's the ballplayer who shows up late, insults the fans, does steroids, grandstands, and rakes in the BIG $$$.

Yeah, that's a real American role model! </sarcasm>

[NoClones]

This American does NOT lionize ANY beer-bellied, slack-jawed, tobacco-spitting, invective-spewing, sports personality.

I do greatly admire anyone who serves or has served our great country in the Armed Forces!

[The Real Deal]

No...It's the ballplayer who shows up late, insults the fans, does steroids, grandstands, and rakes in the BIG $$$.

Being an SF Giants fan, Barry Bonds comes to mind.