Van Cliburn Dies At 78

[dave]

Originally Posted by The Poet

Like I said, some of you youngsters do not realize what a national hero this man was.

I'm afraid you're correct, Mr. Poet. While I haven't been a youngster for a long time, I did miss his newsworthy period by a few years. I'm afraid that even after reading today's NY Times article, I'm still a bit befuddled as to his heroism.

[The Poet]

Originally Posted by dave

I'm afraid you're correct, Mr. Poet. While I haven't been a youngster for a long time, I did miss his newsworthy period by a few years. I'm afraid that even after reading today's NY Times article, I'm still a bit befuddled as to his heroism.

But you likely understand why, for instance, the 1980 USA Hockey Team in Lake Placid were considered heroic. And that was WELL after the Cold War had thawed a fair amount.

Ignorance is forgivable, and can be cured. Stupid can't be fixed.