'<char> in <string>' works, why doesnt '<string> in <string>'?

[Greg Ewing]

damien morton wrote:
> 
> The existing mass of python code would be unchanged. The only issue
> that might occur is that something that is now an error, would not be.
> 
> It remains to be seen whether or not the mass of python programmers
> are opposed.

All that really matters is whether Guido is opposed,
and from past discussions, he is.

For what it's worth, I'm inclined to agree with him.
Although it's very tempting to make an exception here,
maintaining consistency is more important than the
small convenience it would bring.

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