It's not meant to be a debate.I'm thinking on maybe getting Campy and I am really interested in your learned input(that's why I/we visit this site)but so far I don't hear enough to justify the expense.
I'm not being "passionate" about Shimano,it just appears to me to be a better bang for your buck.So far brifters and rebuildable parts are the only benefits I've heard.I don't care for brifters so that's out.Rebuildable parts,not enough.
I'm thinking it boils down to bragging rights.Having the stereotypical "superior" Italian parts(there once was a day when that was true).
P&R ?