Python syntax in Lisp and Scheme

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mike420 at ziplip.com writes:

> I think everyone who used Python will agree that its syntax is
> the best thing going for it. 

I've used Python.  I don't agree.

> It is very readable and easy
> for everyone to learn. But, Python does not a have very good
> macro capabilities, unfortunately. I'd like to know if it may
> be possible to add a powerful macro system to Python, while 
> keeping its amazing syntax, and if it could be possible to
> add Pythonistic syntax to Lisp or Scheme, while keeping all
> of the functionality and convenience. If the answer is yes,
> would many Python programmers switch to Lisp or Scheme if
> they were offered identation-based syntax?

Yes, you would be able to add macros to Python.  No, it isn't anywhere
as easy as it is with Lisp.

I imagine you could come up with a readtable hack for reading
pythonesque syntax in lisp.  *shudder*