> My other concern with sum() is just the common pitfall
> that you do sum(line_of_numbers.split(',')) and get
> '35' when you intended to write code to get 8.  I'd
> rather have that fail obviously than subtlely.

Common pitfall?  I  doubt it.  Possible pitfall?  Sure.

Bill
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