Stored Procedures are a fascist idea. Just so you know, I stopped reading after this first sentence. Fascism only occurs via government force. <s>
By the way, this week marks my two year annniversary of full-time training - if you thought I was "pro" stored procs two years ago, I am even more "pro" now. That's after talking to/working with many business partners and hundreds of students with previous industry experience.