ORIGINAL: hammerman
I really don't see the big deal with it. I know people that shoot one due to shoulder injuries and I don't see that it increases their chances of shooting a deer. Also I haven't seen that they are more accurate than me at the range. If they are ethical hunters it really doesn't extend their range in which they can shoot, 40-45 yards should be the longest shot. I'm not saying I'm for it and hope it stays for people with disabilities here in Illinois but if it changes it's not a big deal. JMO
I don't see any big deal with it either, there is no shot advantage with a crossbow concerning distance, there is no increase in FPS, and most croosbows create more noise which is a disadvantage. There is absolutly no advantages one way or the otherIMO, I have one myself and I use it just as I do all of my weapons.
I can also tell ya that crossbows have been around for a few thousand years also....well... I won't go any further on the subject, it's already been hashed out in many many threads and forums.