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Eric Merritt wrote:
> I think you are missing a core concept here. The
> strong typing and syntax help me get my job done in a
> stable, fast, and timely manner. A bureaucratic and
> moribund organization restricts me from getting my job
> done in a stable, fast and timely manner.

No, I think *you* are missing a core concept here. You are
reacting to your management the way a C programmer reacts
when told to use Ada. If you are open-minded and prepared
to learn, you will discover that the business processes of
the company are there for a reason, and that things are
much smoother when you act in accordance with them instead
of fighting them.