True enough, but the VR is handy in low-light and for exposure times that you wouldn't want to attempt hand-held otherwise.
You can get results that are just as good without it if you know what you're doing, but I like the fact that I can just fire away with no special precautions and everything still comes out clear.
Given that VR doesn't add much to the cost of lenses these days anyway, I can't think of a reason not to buy a new lens with it personally.
