This is only partial true nowadays. There are at least 4 different options for Clojure fans that dislike Java. BB, ClojureScript in node and browser, ClojureCL

This is only partial true nowadays. There are at least 4 different options for Clojure fans that dislike Java. BB, ClojureScript in node and browser, ClojureCLR (.NET), ClojurERL. (and a few more). If you love static types, use TypedClojure. It is like many things in Clojure a la carte.