The artwork for a Python-changes page I started after the 5th 
_<I>Learning Python_</I> was released.  See the current page
_<A HREF="https://learning-python.com/python-changes-2014-plus.html">here_</A> 
and the 2009 LP4E note 
_<A HREF="2009 LP4E Book.jpg.html">here_</A> for more background.

To be clear, I've been one of Python's biggest proponents, still
use it constantly, and can't stomach the idea of programming in 
other languages today.  Most others seem based on the cynical 
assumption that programmers don't know what they're doing—and
need to be hobbled with training wheels because of it.  
By contrast, Python remains more ally than obstacle.

At the same time, Python has grown bloated, and its rapid morph 
is seen as counterproductive by many.  The changes page calls this 
out in hopes of inspiring some discussion.  I'm not a "hater" and 
don't mean to pick on anyone personally, but we stakeholders need 
to take a stand against the constant ego-driven churn now common
in Python and the field at large.  Breaking others' programs for 
the sake of personal whims is just plain rude.