"If you play sports when you're little, you hear a lot of things growing up, like 'Cheaters never win.' Then you get older and find out those who play fair end up getting screwed. Lance Armstrong knew his juicing was against the rules, did it anyway, then looked you in the face and said, 'Just Do It.' That's not how I want my American heroes to behave. You want a hero? Look up to people who accomplish things despite their financial status and shine the spotlight on them. What Armstrong did for cancer research shouldn't be ignored, but as far as icon status? Sorry homie, you lost." — Ernest Wilkins, digital producer for RedEye (Chicago) and liberal, in a RedEye debate over whether or not Lance Armstrong remains an American hero
10/18 Quote Of The Day: Not A Hero
