The best thread on the Go list about exceptions IMO has been http://groups.google.com/group/golang-nuts/browse_thread/thr.... In particular see http://groups.google.com/group/golang-nuts/browse_thread/thr... where I tried to explain the strengths and limitations of exceptions.

In particular you'll find an answer to your silly claim that exceptions are something that most sensible and experienced people agree foment bad error handling practices AND you'll find an explanation of why they are reasonable to omit from Go.