Subject: RE: 25.0.90; `A' binding in Dired - why change to a different command?

From: Drew Adams <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 2 May 2016 12:24:04 -0700 (PDT)

> I believe the NEWS entry is self-evident. If not, look for the related
> discussions in the emacs-devel archives.

I see no compelling reason given for why this key needs to
be repurposed for this new feature.  What's the hurry?