I wouldn't expect a much better design from a language developed behind closed doors with no community input. Now all we can do is file bugs against Apple, and

I wouldn't expect a much better design from a language developed behind closed doors with no community input. Now all we can do is file bugs against Apple, and hope they improve it; they who chose to release a new language with but three months of public beta. They obviously didn't care much to have their designs tested or incorporate feedback then.