Oh yeah, and there's one thing you can do with a compound that you can NOT do with a crossbow.  You can shoot it almost identically to that of a bow built by the Caddos or Osage.
I don't have a problem with a person who chooses a compound as archery equipment.  I do think that comparing the use of a crossbow to that of a longbow or compound is reaching.
Trailboss, Dena, thanks for weighing in. 
 
Brad...