Yes yes yes... +1 for rigidity on the roads.
I know I'm going to get flamed by some atb'er for this, but I just think suspensions are ridiculous on a bike unless you're really doing some hardcore offroad stuff. I really think body-positioning and learning to take the bumps are better shock absorbers for what most people do.
What kills me is that almost allthe toy bikes at the xmarts around me are full suspension. People riding them on the street look so damn funny bouncing around. And if you're much of a clyde you'll bottom the things out just sitting on the bike.