Agreed.
I have been studying data, research, books, etc, on the Shroud for over 40 years - it is not a thing to scoff at unless you too have done the same and can discount the hundreds of experts, scientists in several fields, including forensics, botanists, well - who have spent decades on this subject.
There will be increasing stories on the Shroud as the 2006 Olympics will be held in Feb 2006 in Turin, Italy, home of the Shroud.
You might find it interesting to "google search" for information on the Shroud. I could give you many www-sites, but I don't wont to bother anyone who doesn't want to be bothered with facts :O)
I too have visted many web sites on Sindology and read several books on the subject. Its beyond me at this point how anyone can come to any other conclusion.
If there ever was any doubt in my mind that Christ existed, and did rise from the dead, the Shroud totally dispelled it.
Can you recommend a good recent book (or books) on the subject?