[boost] [variant] Why boost::get<Base>(derived) not supported?

Subject: [boost] [variant] Why boost::get<Base>(derived) not supported?
From: TONGARI J (tongari95_at_[hidden])
Date: 2013-12-07 04:36:32

Hi there,

You can see the idea here:
http://coliru.stacked-crooked.com/a/3e920faa604fa534

Is there any technical reason not having boost::get work like that?

Thanks,