Why is John Wayne so often considered to be an American hero?
I dont have a problem with the Duke but he never served in WWll. He had his flaws as we all do. I just dont get why he was a ‘hero’ – for doing what exactly?
I’m with you on this one. I love John Wayne movies, and he did portray many heroic characters. But there’s something a bit off in our society when we confuse the actor with role. Besides, we make way too much of actors and other celebrities here in the US. They entertain us and they work hard to do so, but heroes? No.
John Wayne “America Why I Love Her”