You said that someone shouldnt use a xbow unless they are hurt so why not do the same for a bow? You said if someone is able to pull back a bow then thats what they should have to use.

The compound bow is nothing like a stickbow as far as ease of use. You want to talk about dedication then thats it. A compound user doesnt have to work nearly as hard as a longboy guy does. There are compounds with up to 99% letoff now with most being 75 or 80 %.

Why do you have a problem with one group having it easier but not another?

How popular would bow hunting be if not for the compound? I'll tell you...not very. The compound did great thing fro the sport so why not allow others the same oppertunity? Many guys in the old days were not happy to see the compound just as you are not with the xbow.

P&Y had a rule of no bow over 65% letoff could be in the record book. Now they have changed that rule because everyone was going to high letoff bows.... so they had to change or stand being left with little following.

We can't always look at the past as a way to run the future. I doubt the xbow will distroy the sport so relax and enjoy your time in the woods.