Did you read any part of my post other than that last sentence? that was not my point at all.
1.) I haven't just read SS. I've read every other article of Rip's I can' get my hands on. Many of which, I might add, cover the extent of misinformation throughout the fitness industry.
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wi...and_Interviews
Further, I have read up on other strength programs, which prompted my question to Rip. In no way do I claim to be anywhere close to an expert on strength training. My question was posed from my own perspective, based on my experiences as a novice strength trainee and as a college athelete.
2.) My point was not so much about programming, but about technique regarding the squat, and misnomers such as "squats are bad for your knees/back", and "parallel" squats are just as good... etc. You will be hard pressed to find a personal trainer in the entire city of Charlotte (my hometown) that would recommend Rip's correct version of the squat. (perhaps with the exception of CrossFit Charlotte, but even they don't really seem to understand the anatomy behind it).
3.) Based on your post history, I assume you are a personal trainer or strength coach who's gotten their panties in a twist because of my reference to the "coaching community." If so, please untwist them. I'm sure you are a knowledgable trainer that doesn't fit into the "huge portion" I was referring to.
The problem is there are a lot of trainers out there who DON'T know their ass from their elbow, especially when it comes to teaching novices the right way to establish a foundation for ongoing strength training.
4.) Good job though on attacking a straw man. Oh, and here's a link so you can read up on what that actually is.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man