PEP 285: Adding a bool type

[Jeff Shannon]

In article <mailman.1017755045.4308.python-list at python.org>, 
lac at strakt.com says...

> I am opposed to the addition of the new proposed type on the grounds
> that it will make Python harder to teach both to people who have never
> programmed before and to people who _have_.  

At first glance, I was marginally in favor of this PEP.  After 
reading Alex Martelli's arguments, I was marginally opposed to 
it.  I think that Laura's comments are *very* convincing, and I'm 
now fairly solidly opposed to it.  Well said, Laura.

(FWIW, this was the first time I've seen the Something vs. 
Nothing distinction pointed out explicitly.  I think that this 
explanation of how Python determines truth is exceptionally 
clear, and I think that the tutorial should be modified to 
include this terminology.)

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Jeff Shannon
Technician/Programmer
Credit International