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>>If it is not checked, that explains why Ada did not provide the
>>equivalent operation; Ada doesn't assume the programmer will obey the
>>rules :).
> 
> Then perhaps Ada should stop assuming all programmers are babies.

Is breaking the rules completely equivalent to being a baby?

No  -  Ada doesn't assume all programmers are babies.

Yes -  a majority of programmers are babies.

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Wes Groleau
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