> C is like sports cars: A lot of people want them, some can afford them > but very few can actually drive them.
I completely disagree. That is just a made-up comparision. E.g.: C compilers are for the most part free (as in 'gratis') these days. And there a probably more competent C programmers around than competent-whatever-else. Many incompetent ones, sure, but that's just because of sheer numbers. And it's much easier to be incompetent in C++ or what have you. In other words: C is not like sports cars at all. At least not for the reasons listed.
