Everybody wants to be a Hero

Every time our country nears recession or is in a time of war. TV networks seem to play on peoples needs to escape from reality and feel more powerful or important. Now you're probably thinking this is more of that conspiracy theory crap, again. Even though my sole beliefs may be bit theoretical. I assure the contents of this article are facts.

In the 1930s, came the the first generation of superheroes. This was during The Great Depression. People needed a form of escapism to forget about their "depressing" lives. So television gives them hope with Superman, the first superhuman to tantalize our imaginations. He leaps over buildings, he's faster than a than a locomotive, he is the alpha male that both adults and adolescents fantasize to be. Other Superman renditions were created shortly after, but none were able to sustain any longevity, except for one.

A superhero whose reality is harsher and more accurate to the era. He lacks any real powers and fights mob bosses instead of aliens. His character spawned from the senseless death of his parents. He is a vigilante for the people and he crusades at night. He is Batman. Yes, Batman was an adult creation back during his early inceptions.

Now in 2007, we have Heroes, Smallville, Bionic Woman, and the list goes on. Could this possibly be a precursor for the times to come??? We already see what's happening in the housing market. Plus, I also believe that those stock market numbers are fabricated. I mean look what happened to Enron and who's our president now. Hopefully, the truth comes out sooner before later, but until then just keep preparing for the inevitable. And noooo, I'm not talking about the return Jesus Christ. I'm talking about the uncertainty of our nation in a post Bush era. It's going to be pretty close to chaos. Not even Superman or Batman will be able to save us from that shit.

Rahsheid White