This is a special sort of stupid

[ericcoleman]

From this editorial

"People such as scientist Stephen Hawking wouldn't have a chance in the U.K., where the National Health Service would say the life of this brilliant man, because of his physical handicaps, is essentially worthless."

Comments

[bdunbar.livejournal.com]

It's an easy mistake to make: he doesn't talk with a discernible British accent.