I am surprised you are so sensitive about the word "hero". I think the definition: "a person who is admired for..... fine qualities" and "a person who is greatly admired" applies to your characterization of Coates. I think I used the word correctly in the context of how you present him in this thread. Your continued reliance on him and admitted admiration warrants the hero label.
Hah,hah pretty funny! Dallas County- Assuming it is Dallas TX?? I will have to call my buddy-moved from metro NOLA to outside Houston after Katrina He is very conservative,so I'll congratulate him on the progressiveness of his fellow texans!