[Edu-sig] Setting a variable's value

[kirby urner]

> Any opinions?
>
> -Winston

I'm generally against making any changes to Python syntax (even when
it comes to adding redundant options) where the justification involves
"making it easier for kids to..."

I don't think that's an appropriate justification for cluttering up
the language.

On the other hand, it's an open source language and you're perfectly
free to customize a classroom edition that does as you describe.

It'd be a mutant edition though, not mainstream Python.

...Would be my preference.

Kirby