Why has the C++ Standard not added "properties" a la C#?

Question

By properties I mean the C# style properties, with getters and setters.

I am interested to know why they are not a part of the C++ language. I am assuming such a feature must have been discussed while the specification was being written, and so it is a conscientious decision not to include it in the language.

Answer 1

here is one implementation: http://www.codeguru.com/cpp/cpp/cpp_mfc/article.php/c4031/Implementing-a-Property-in-C.htm

int i = 5,j;
PropTest test;
test.Count = i;    //-- call the set method --
j= test.Count;     //-- call the get method --