My Hero - Richard Feynman

**w666** · October 2nd, 2009

As we regard the current health care debate, it is best to consider these words, spoken by perhaps the greatest mind of the 20th century....Richard Feynman:

"The real question of government versus private enterprise is argued on too philosophical and abstract a basis. Theoretically, planning may be good. But nobody has ever figured out the cause of government stupidity*, and until they do (and find the cure), all ideal plans will fall into quicksand."

**Jaedpact** · October 2nd, 2009

That's pretty depressing.

**Haunted** · October 2nd, 2009

Feynman was an incredible being with a marvelous, wry sense of humor. Loved his books.

**Mary Strickland** · October 2nd, 2009

Originally Posted by w666

As we regard the current health care debate, it is best to consider these words, spoken by perhaps the greatest mind of the 20th century....Richard Feynman:

"The real question of government versus private enterprise is argued on too philosophical and abstract a basis. Theoretically, planning may be good. But nobody has ever figured out the cause of government stupidity*, and until they do (and find the cure), all ideal plans will fall into quicksand."

Feynman is my all time favorite science guy. Runners up are Leon Ledderman and Michio Kaku.