We need to stop diluting some definitions to make our country feel good about itself. Steven explains, "One of the reasons Americans have come to view soldiers as our only protectors is that we have accepted the idea that our country is constantly threatened by fanatics who want to kill us and destroy our way of life " (Kinzer). Furthermore, if we look back at history, we can see that this was not always the case. Steven explains that during other times of uncertainty, such as during the Cold War or the Vietnam War, people felt differently about soldiers. (Kinzer). I feel that Kinzer has reached an attitude that needs enlightenment in order to see more clearly. While Steve talks about definitively honoring soldiers who went above and beyond, he fails to discuss some basic ideas that support his position. One of the points that should have been addressed is training. 100% of the military has some form of combat training. The more likely they are to be in combat, the more combat-oriented training they will receive. So, with that in mind, what could be more amazing? Someone trained in combat tactics performing their duties in a combat environment or individuals who find themselves in a chaotic situation completely out of their norm and then perform some extraordinary feat? Doing your job as trained, to me, doesn't fit the definition of