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Chris Hayes says he is 'uncomfortable' describing fallen soldiers as 'heroes'
An MSNBC broadcaster has caused outrage by saying he feels 'uncomfortable' branding soldiers who have died in battle 'heroes'. Chris Hayes, a liberal commentator who hosts Up with Chris Hayes, said the word is used to justify further war.His stuttered comments - made on Memorial Day weekend - have sparked outrage among veterans organisations and across the internet.The TV host said: 'I think it is very difficult to talk about the war dead and the fallen without invoking valor, without invoking the words "heroes".
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