Accessing class slots

[Ranson <ranson@LANNION.CNET.fr>]

This si not really a MCL question, but I know this list has many CLOS wizards...
In C++, there is a syntax for accessing static members (= class slots) without
using an object of the class, with class_name::slot_name. From my knowledge of
CLOS, you must use SLOT-VALUE or an accessor function on an instance to access
a class slot. Have I missed something, or is there really no direct access to
class slots? If so, why?
     Daniel.