You have very valid points. We idolize many who are unworthy. We idolize many who have less talent than made out to have.

Why don't we idolize our military heroes? Why don't we idolize the fathers who work, spend time with their kids, and love their wives? Why don't we idolize the mothers who work, spend time with their kids, and love their husbands?

Let's have headlines on the front page about students who have academically been successful. I could go on, but you get the idea. To me, regular people, staying the course and doing right as best they can are those worth celebrating.

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