Read my post again- it had nothing to do with what effect (if any) she had on my life, but was concerned with if she should be seen as a hero purely because she stood up for what she believed was right. I don't think doing so neccessarily merits respect, and gave some examples of people whom are...
Not just picking on you (I've heard a lot of people talk about this already) but why do you have to admire her strength and resolve? Are we to admire Hitlers, Stalins, Mussolini's, Mugabe's 'resolve' for the simple reason that they had complete and utter conviction in their beliefs? If those...