Python Service Objects, eh? I'll have to check that one out. Thanks for the tip, Dave.
I think one of the main reasons mod_python will not build on Panther is due to a heavy reliance on the structure of Linux in its implementation. I once had a dream of mod_python on Mac, but all information I've come across is completely wrong, hopelessly outdated or talks of its' reliance on Linux.
Although, I hear darwinports
http://darwinports.opendarwin.org has a version that will work with their ports of Python and Apache2. I'll be playing with that one this weekend.