Once again I'm being commented on for specific sentences I write w/o fully reading everything I've wrote in this posting. At least thats the only conclusion I can come too with comments users are making on my posts.
Let me try & rephrase or further explain.

I've never wrote I feel the Crossbow is a Superior weapon by means of yardage, energy, and penetration. I've stated I feel its a superior weapon in ways that it doesn't have to be drawn to make a shot, and the factof it being mounted on a gun like stock makes it easier tomaster its shooting abilities over a bow. Even if as some have pointed out you don'tshoot your bow all year, or don't practice for several months, and feel you can go out back and hit your marks first of. It still took you much practice, and time with your setups to get to that point in your abilities. I highly doubt many can pickup a new bow prior to never previously shooting one, and hit bullseyes perfectly, and go out the next day to hunt with it. Yes some may do that, but its not the majority or sensable.The crossbowis designed to shoot accurate with less practice. If it wasn't the case then why would anyone capable of drawing a bow, and shooting accurate with one, choose the crossbow over a bow?
I have been busted drawing my bow, I can think of at least3 circumstances this past fall, that if I had a crossbow over my present bow I'd gotten off a vital shot. If you've never been busted drawing you've been fortunate.
Regardless of what many of you feel about NYB. I see the good, and bad in this organization. I've been with them for several yrs now. I may not agree with everything they do, but I have seen alot of good they've brought this sport. They are the only major NYS bowhunting organization dedicated to bowhunting, period! Yes they were the main push behind doe permits being allowed during archery season, regardless of how funny you think that is. Its a bonus most of us have enjoyed. The NWTF dispute mentioned was brought about over someone hacking into the NWTF NYS chapter presidents computer, and sent a phony e-mail to the NYB president. The NWTF, and NYB have worked together for many yrs on the youth camp programs.
I'll reiderate my feelings once again. I don't feel legalizing the crossbow for archery only seasons is necessary. I don't agree with bringing in that weapon to archery only seasons. I have stated earlier I do feel it could have a place in NYS, perhaps if had its own separate season I would consider one myself. I also feel for the handicapped persons that can no longer use archery equipment. Although there are means available with devices like drawlocks, and applying for a MODIFIED Bow permit to help many in that situation. There are circumstances where the crossbow would best suit them. For those situtations I do feel the DEC needs to lighten up on the qualifications for the Crossbow permit. But I can't begin to understand everyones personnally situation. For this I've never done anything against a Bill regarding the handicapped, and the crossbow. I respect everyones thoughts, and feelings on this topic. I ask you please to respect mine as well.