Python too slow?

[Ed Jensen]

cokofreedom at gmail.com wrote:
> A lecturer gave me the perfect answer to the question of speed.
> 
> "You have two choices when it comes to programming. Fast code, or fast
> coders."

"You're either with us, or against us."

    George W. Bush




My understanding is that while CPython performance won't be winning
any awards anytime soon, Jython and IronPython are pretty impressive
performers.

Disclaimer: I haven't personally used Jython or IronPython.