The Java libraries are rather extensive. I would rather have too much than too little.
Static typing is a big win, particularly if you don't have to declare everything (Scala has local type inference).
Sure, there are lots of bright people using Python. But Scala is a better language and has bright users also.
If you are unfamiliar with Scala, take a look at this:
http://www.scala-lang.org/docu/files/ScalaByExample.pdf
The Java libraries are rather extensive. I would rather have too much than too little.
Static typing is a big win, particularly if you don't have to declare everything (Scala has local type inference).
Sure, there are lots of bright people using Python. But Scala is a better language and has bright users also.
If you are unfamiliar with Scala, take a look at this:
http://www.scala-lang.org/docu/files/ScalaByExample.pdf