I&#x27;ve heard this complaint multiple times actually, though it was just because it&#x27;s not what people are used to.<p>I&#x27;m fine with leaving it out, but I would like it back in. The reason is that in my mind Python has been the language of simplicity and elegance, where you are constantly pleasantly surprised by the ease of use. Python, to me, is the language of childish glee. The parentheses on the print function is Python putting on a suit and going to work.