Since you've started with Python why not stick with it? Python and Ruby have way more in common than the good natured ribbing the two communities give each oth

Since you've started with Python why not stick with it? Python and Ruby have way more in common than the good natured ribbing the two communities give each other might suggest. Besides which, Java/Python is a very employable combination. Once you've gone a bit further with Python why not try some ruby, then lisp/erlang/ocaml etc. etc. etc.