Peer review: Python encyphering script

[Paul Rubin]

netzapper at magicstar.net (A. Jones) writes:
> It's my second day Pythoning and I've written this code to encypher
> text (or files, ostensibly) into two pieces, neither of which can be
> used to determine the message.
> 
> Any problems pointed out, clunky lines spotted, or security problems
> would be most appreciated.  Also, if you've seen something like this,
> if you'd tell me, please.

What the heck?  There's no encryption function in there anywhere.

If you want convenient low-to-medium security encryption, use the
rotor module already supplied Python.

If you want higher security, use one of the various crypto modules
available through Vaults of Parnassus or elsewhere.