Why Python style guide (PEP-8) says 4 space indents instead of 8 space??? 8 space indents ever ok??

[Christian Seberino]

Linux kernel style guide, Guido's C style guide and (I believe) old
K&R style recommends 8 SPACES for indent.

I finally got convinced of wisdom of 8 space indentation.

Guido also likes 8 space indentation FOR C CODE.

Why style guide (PEP-8) for Python says 4 space indents???

Is breaking rule to use 8 space indents everywhere
a REALLY bad idea??

I REALLY WANT TO DO MY OPEN SOURCE PYTHON PROJECT
WITH 8 SPACE IDENTS!!!!

Chris