Lately, the entertainment industry is drowning in superheroes. From summer blockbusters “X3” and “Superman Returns” to the sci-fi reality series “Who Wants to Be a Superhero?,” they’re everywhere.

So one would think that the American people would want their own heroes to look up to. That they would respect. That they would honor. So what went wrong?

As we approach the five-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, many Americans are saying “it’s too soon” for the heroes of that day to have their stories told.

Amidst the chaos, many heroes were born. Hundreds of people risked their lives to save others. For many of them, it was not their job or their responsibility. It was simply the right thing to do.

Lately, filmmakers have wanted to share the stories of these true American heroes. Those heroes that weren’t born on an alternate planet or created in lab somewhere. Those heroes who lived everyday lives, just like we do.

But the American public cannot accept the attempts to share these stories. Whenever anyone tries, they’re met with the “it’s too soon” response.

In April, “United 93” came to theaters. Thousands, if not millions, of people protested the movie’s opening claiming, “it’s too soon.”

The recent opening of Oliver Stone’s “World Trade Center” has cause similar responses.

How can you honestly sit there and tell me “it’s too soon?”

Too soon for what?

Too soon to share the stories of some of true American heroes?

Too soon to honor those who had the bravery and the courage to do whatever they could to help their fellow Americans, people they didn’t even know?

The families of the 40 United Airlines Flight 93 passengers were involved in the production of “United 93,” providing details down to what kind of candy their loved ones would have had with them. They all approved of the film.

Oliver Stone and Nicholas Cage coordinated with John McLoughlin, the firefighter Cage portrays in “World Trade Center,” when working on the film. McLoughlin said the movie portrayed the day’s events better than he could have ever hoped. He approved of the movie, and he too said that it’s not too soon.

Put down your Captain America comic books and take “X-Men” out of your DVD player and embrace the true heroes of this nation. If you are one of the people who still think “it’s too soon” to pay honor and tribute to these men and women, refrain from exposing yourself to their stories.

But don’t try make the rest of us believe that “it’s too soon.” Because it’s not.