In Romania we have no role models. Oh, we have our national icons. You don't need to travel too far into any Romanian town to come across statues of Eminescu, Coanda, Enescu, or the like. But the reverence we have for these people is closer to deification than simple admiration. When you admire somebody, you can aspire to be like them, but when they are deified, that task becomes nearly impossible. We, Romanians, have placed our cultural icons on a pedestal and instead of wanting to equal or to outdo their achievements, we are merely content that 'they are ours'. That leaves footballers, pop-stars, and Kardashian type celebs to step into the shoes of role models. It's not looking good, but that can change. And it can start with one event and one person. That event is the current initiative from the Cluj County Council to come up with a name for the city's international airport with the help of the city's inhabitants. The stipulation is that the said personal...