thread is blowing up! good point about people calling behind, didnt think about that. but if he is behind your hand on the preflop, and misses (assuming non A flop), and checks. then you have a new problem. Do you lead without an overcard? what if you are called behind? out of the pot and into the fire. once again, how many flops are good for your hand??? (I agree you need a plan, but these what if scenarios only get so much done)

This is why we all like to have, what the french call, position.