Well, I wrote an essay on why Sam is the hero of LotR that is here on the Barrow-Downs
http://www.barrowdowns.com/Essay-14-1.htm
So, that is my opinion.
What I wanted to do in this topic is put forward my opinion, and hear others (besides hear mine refuted) because I really don't know anyone else who I can discuss the matter intelligently with (the only person who knows enough about the matter heartily agrees with me)
Anyway, I hope this topic can be an interesting debate(but intelligent and critical, not just emotional opinions with no backing, please!