python web framework for straight sql (no ORM)?

[Luis M. González]

falcon wrote:
> Can someone please recommend a python web app framework which doesn't
> abstract away sql in favor of python objects?
>
> As far as I can tell, frameworks such as django, turbo gears, etc.
> allow one to drop down the the sql layer, however that is not the most
> effecient use of the framework.  I would like to use sql (similar to
> how JSP's JSTL provides tag libraries for sql), yet not have to build
> my own components such as: site administration, user registration,
> authentication, rss feeds, etc. (I guess I'm thinking of a Django with
> straight db-api database interface).
>
> Is there such a framework?
>
> Thanks.

Nothing prevents you from using staright sql with Django or other
frameworks.
Quoted from Django's home page:

"Define your data models entirely in Python. You get a rich, dynamic
database-access API for free - but you can still write SQL if
needed."

Luis