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He's a Good Pilot; Let's Leave It at That

Sully shouldn't be exploited to fill our need for a superhero

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 17, 2009 10:35 AM CST

(Newser) – Chesley Sullenberger's skillful landing on the Hudson has made him America's latest hero, but let's not catapult the man into celebritydom, pleads a Gawker essay. Press-ganging the pilot into endless TV appearances (or book deals, parades, whatever) smacks of exploitation and will slowly separate the... Read full story »

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