[jvanenk]

> most people recognize that there is a place where C is really your only choice

But should it be?

[tomjen3]

Properly not. On the other hand, if you want to start that project today C is what you have.

[leothekim]

In some projects, yes. For example, see the Linux kernel.

[sausagefeet]

I don't know, but at the very least it is, which means you can argue it has utility.