This probably provides the best rationale for why I consider this a bug:
https://lists.debian.org/debian-python/2011/03/msg00013.html
Scott K also quotes Debian Python policy here:
https://lists.debian.org/debian-python/2011/03/msg00015.html
(which indicates that while not prohibited, D-P policy discourages it except in deliberate, specific cases).
This probably provides the best rationale for why I consider this a bug:
https:/ /lists. debian. org/debian- python/ 2011/03/ msg00013. html
Scott K also quotes Debian Python policy here:
https:/ /lists. debian. org/debian- python/ 2011/03/ msg00015. html
(which indicates that while not prohibited, D-P policy discourages it except in deliberate, specific cases).