Exceptions & single output

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From: wick%instr.camosun.bcc.cdn%ubc.C...
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 1987 16:03

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>        Correct me if I am wrong but from my observations of Modula-2, I
> think the reason why explicit exception handling mechanisms do not exist
> is mainly because it was designed under the auspice of "Structured
> Programming".  This consists mechanisms such as iteration, sequence and
> decision but also includes recommendations on functionality such as
> "Single input, single output" 

Then why did he include multiple RETURN's for function procedures
and  why did he include multiple EXIT's from LOOP's????

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