[js1138]

I don't think any scientist ever said that nothing can go faster than sound. There is no reason to believe that because we have always overcome "barriers" in the past, we will therefore break the light barrier.

Things easily observable by men in ancient times have traveled faster than sound. No one has ever observed anything traveling faster than light -- at least nothing that meets the most minimal standard for being called a "thing".

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

I do agree with you, but I don't think it was a scientist that said it. For the life of me I don't recall who it was. It could have been a politician for all I can remember.
It is akin to the gentleman who was Head of the U.S. Patent Office in 1927 (I think) who said, "Everything that can be invented, has been invented."
I was only pointing out that it is ridiculous to speak in absolutes considering Man's record of achievement.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

I apologize. I went back and read my original reply # 27 and I got it wrong.
The quote I remember was "Man will never be able to travel faster than the speed of sound."
I misquoted the quote, and when the opportunity presents itself, I will attempt to find the source.