Very well said. I agree wholeheartedly. I don't understand how so many still thinks that unevolved=weak and evolved=automatically stronger. Anime has proved so many times that you don't have to evolve to become strong. Bulbasaur, Squirtle and of course, Pikachu are perfect examples.
I have to say that I'm very happy for that that you also think so. There aren't many people who think so, sadly.