Why no libpython2.x.so in redhat?

[Chris Fonnesbeck]

I'm looking for someone out there who develops on RedHat who can help
me out: Why are there no libpython .so files on the redhat builds? It
is creating problems for me when trying to run python embedded in C. 
It seems that my program looks for the .so files, and not finding
them, dies. I get segfaults all the time.  I'm already pissed at
Redhat for their persistance with Python1.5.2, but I would hate to
change distros just over this.  Any help most appreciated.