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Nowhere did I say that modern languages don't have their place and advantages. I use them all the time. In fact, I prefer them when they make sense for precisely the reasons you point out.

You might be reading far more into my comments than what they were intended to address. Namely that blaming languages for the failings of software engineers is dishonest. A true software engineer will know the chosen tools and languages and use them appropriately. Blaming C for pointer issues is dishonest and misguided. There's nothing wrong with the language if used correctly.