Tragically, yes. I've been in meetings where each of these is brought up as a concern of using Python over a more traditional language like C++ or Java. This

Tragically, yes. I've been in meetings where each of these is brought up as a concern of using Python over a more traditional language like C++ or Java. This is kind of like debating with creationists -- yes, it is absurd and dumb that the discussion even needs to be had, but they must be challenged.