Real-life Heroes - Reflection #8

When I think about a superhero costume, I think primarily about utility. A costume should not only look "decent," but it should have some functionality, otherwise it seems mundane. With this being said, here are my responses regarding the reflection.

1.  I would construct my costume out of something strong, but lightweight as well. A Kevlar vest would be ideal for protect, as it is rather lightweight for it's strength. Underneath the vest, I would probably wear spandex, or some similar type of material. It doesn't seem very protective, but it is lightweight and skin-tight, so it won't be loose and in the way during running or fighting. I would also probably wear some type of leather (or other strong material) gloves, some elbow and knee padding, and some running shoes. Along with the costume, I would also have some sort of utility belt, much like batman, so that I am ready for any situation. The belt could include weapons like pepper spray, a pocket knife, a taser gun, and possible a real gun, if the law permits (carried/concealed license). I would probably also sport a mask, as the identity of a superhero should always be preserved, to protect loved ones. I would not want my adversaries to know my true identity and possible meddle with my real life. 
   
   
2. There are not very many visible homeless people in my home town, so it would be more useful for me to deter crime. I'm not very familiar with the crime rate of my hometown, but it is a rather large city, so I would assume that there would be enough, if not more crime than I can handle. If this was the case, I would advocate for more people to join me as superheroes to keep the town and it's citizens safe. 
   
   
3. The hero I relate to most from the Superhero documentary is Zimmer. I relate to them because of what he and his team stands for, and what they do for the community. Everyone should be proud of who they are, and I feel this is the key idea Zimmer portrays. He doesn't hide from his sexuality, and in fact uses it to his advantage, along with the skills he learns for aiding physical harm. At night, he and his team patrol the streets looking for crime, and in one case, end up giving first aid to a man who was a part of a hit-and-run. This team, most notably Zimmer, seems to have good morals and work for a good cause, which is why I feel I relate to them most. As a superhero, I would be sure to fight for the right causes, and protect the people from harm.