exactly. Imagine how many more lives Larry could improve if he happened to have had diabetes?
I think it's selfish/egotistical for someone who wants to donate a TON of money to medical research to choose a disease that he/she happens to have instead of sitting back, doing some research, and supporting research that will help the most people. That's just my opinion. I can see the other side of the coin too. Hell, maybe the amount of money we're talking about here is peanuts compared to the amount of money Larry already donates to other more widespread medical causes, maybe Larry just failed to mention that in his writeup. I suppose one shouldn't jump to conclusions.
I suppose it's his money and he can damn well spend it on whatever he wants. Earn a few billion dollars then spend it however you please. But for goodness sakes, please stop complaining that other people aren't spending their money in the most effective way.
It may be selfish, but it's completely understandable. I don't know if Larry is facing the prospect of losing his voice entirely, but even if he isn't having a disease like this is quite upsetting and frightening. I think anyone in his position would use their resources to try and find a cure or at least a way of halting the progress of the disease.
I can be selfish too.