Given that ft-lbs are the product of velocity and mass, it's the only thing that kills.....hopefully we place them right and use a projectile that behaves the way we like under the stress of those ft-lbs.

Many states have taken to defining their firearms requirements by ft-lbs as it's the best they know how. In all fairness, it's not at all bad....You really should take your arguement up with the state's DNR departments.....your posting it here clearly marks you as a rookie.