Role models

Dear Editor,

Role models are people who we aspire to be like. Many people aspire to be successful and tend to choose role models who have achieved fame and/or fortune and power. But are we choosing role models with virtuous qualities? Like honesty and integrity which engenders trust; commitment and dedication; respect; helpful mentality; justice and fair play. These are moral virtues. While our role models may not necessarily be paragons of virtues, are we in danger of choosing role models with superficial qualities like the aforementioned fame, fortune and power?

Sincerely,

Sean Ori