Re: python-mode (python.el): python-backspace

[Richard Stallman]

    > DEL is a basic command, too basic to be redefined in that way.

    I don't understand this policy, given how it's been used and
    documented since the year dot.  Are you really suggesting changing the
    bindings everywhere, like in Info?

I was talking about modes for programming languages.
You're talking read-only modes for special text.
These are separate issues.