Because a lot of people really like it. One of the really cool things about lisp syntax is that it exposes the programs abstract syntax tree, making manipulatin

Because a lot of people really like it. One of the really cool things about lisp syntax is that it exposes the programs abstract syntax tree, making manipulating the program itself easier. It really appeals to a certain way of thinking about programs, and sure it's not how everyone thinks about them out how people should all the time, but it's a great tool to have on your box.