Can't set breakpoints on an auto-property setter ? Why?

Question

Apparently VS 2008 does not allow setting a breakpoint just on the setter of an auto-property.

I.e. if I define an auto-property like this:

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Answer 1

The short answer is: this bug feature ended up on the cutting room floor for VS2008.

(Longer answer - hat tip @jdk)

All we've got is a vague promise that it's being considered for vNext.