America need more Edwin H Lands..

My wife and I were taking our kids to the Museum of Science, Boston(MOS) since they were out of school for a day since their school being used for yesterday's November 2, 2010 mid-term election.
By chance, I came across poster board this relating to Edwin Herbert Land, one of the early pioneer in photography at the MOS..

Above link says, "In the matter of U.S. patents granted, Land (with over 500 to his credit) stands second only to Thomas Edison."

I can't help but notice this quote attributed to him:

"An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail.."

America needs more Edwin H Lands and his innovative, creative and entrepreneurial spirit in this time of uncertainty.
Too many employers and institutions have taken the safe route of not hiring or innovating for the sake of "making the numbers".