I used to agree with you mstcitabria, but after experiencing mushy throttle on two bent rod airplanes, I vowed never again. That of course is JMHO and everyone is welcome to set up their plane as they see fit. I know I'll be happy with the way my setup works but I couldn't say the same for any other way my poor feeble old mind could come up with. If nothing else, the piece of mind I'll have knowning I have a nice, direct, no flexing allowed connection to the carb will help when I'm down low. With my flying, I use the rudder and throttle a lot and I need them to be as quick and decisive as possible. Some people fly with no rudder and their throttle is either on or off. Different strokes for different folks makes for different requirements / desires.