Why should I switch to Python?

[Aaron Turner]

A friend of mine is trying to convince me we should 
do a project using ORBit in Python.  I've been 
coding Perl for over 3 years and really like it.  
(Especially it's syntax and ability to grok my 
programming style.)  Now, I understand the Perl
vs. Python war and everyone has their preferred
taste in the matter.  

What I'd like to hear from people is what technical 
resons I should switch to Python.  Are there any 
features that Python has (perhaps in it's OO 
offering) that Perl lacks?  From what I can tell
people tend to prefer Python over Perl mostly
for its syntax, which I find very likable.

Thanks.