There are other languages who achieve the same goal (C-like performance, controlled latency, memory safety) by less intrusive means. E.g. Nim, or D. So yes, I a

There are other languages who achieve the same goal (C-like performance, controlled latency, memory safety) by less intrusive means. E.g. Nim, or D. So yes, I am perhaps one of those “some people”, if there are other ways to safety, I prefer my freedom of action unconstrained.