polymorphism

[Alex]

Carl Banks wrote:

>> The longer answer is that python is not statically typed.  This makes it
>> *much* more flexible than C++.  If desired, polymorphism can be achieved
>> withough any inheritance at all.  After a couple days, C++ will feel like
>> a straight jacket.
> 
> Dude, you rule.  Mind if I use this simile?

Sure, but I can't take the credit.  A professor of mine once used it to
compare Ada and C.  I don't know the original source.