FYI Torvalds code is completely dependent on Stallman's code to operate, not the other way around. And Stallman owns the copyright on significantly more code than Torvalds. That's why you're all getting jerked around by Stallman right now LOL.
Sorry to burst your bubble, but I don't know of any freeper who looks up to Stallman.
However, can think of several who'd likely look up to Torvalds.
Nothing wrong with looking up to a pragmatist, I'd think.