Chilly Willy
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This entire "is-or-isn't-Charles-Ramsey-a hero" line of questioning needs to be put to rest. The facts remain the same, and no matter how bitter Angel Cordero may be, he needs to accept that CR has emerged as the true "hero" in this situation, and nothing will ever change the public's perception of that day, period. America was practically screaming out for a hero as this incredible story unfolded, minute by minute, excruciating/horrifying detail by detail, and Mr. Ramsey more than fit the bill as a narrator. He got involved- no, immersed!- in the scene, he speaks English, and he has a way with words that helped viewers connect with his story, both with humility and humanity. I am sure Mr. Cordero will get recognized, but he shouldn't feel bitter toward CR. This is an American story and Mr. Ramsey stepped forward as the quintessential "man-on-the-street" American narrator. LOVE. HIM.!!
I could not disagree more. Witness accounts and Mr. Ramsey's own constantly changing stories cast great doubt on his role in the rescue. He very well could be no more than a con man pulling a great fraud on the American public. I refuse to honor him simply because I want the story to have a hero and he has a way with words. Actually, the story does have a hero and there is no question about her role in the rescue. That person is Amanda, of course.
Additonally, if it's true that Ramsey did absolutely NOTHING to help other than place an unneccesary 911 call, and Cordero actually was the one who broke down the door, I don't blame him Cordero one bit for being bitter. I would be too.
Lots of people can tell a great story, for a con man it's a job requirement. That doesn't give them the right to take credit for the heroic actions of another. Until I know the truth, I can't offer any praise or "love" to Ramsey. As of right now, I see him as a wife-abuser and dead beat dad who has inserted himself into this case for fame, glory, and $. If I'm proven wrong, I'll be the first one to step up and apologize to the man.