Is a screen protecter really necessary on the ipad?

how many of u guys use a screen protecter ? and how many of u guys use the ipad as is thanks?

I was told by a genius at the Apple Store on 4/3 that a screen protector wasn't needed because the screen was virtually indestructible (and I suspect they did not have any for sale on Day 1, but it may have been due to the fact that I was wild-eyed and dripping wet after standing in line for 2+ hours that morning). So I thought I was covered by just using the black Apple iPad cover.
Unfortunately, I decided to clean off the fingerprints from my iPad yesterday and was greeted by a relatively deep scratch, about .25 inches long (fortunately it is near the middle left edge of the screen and not too visible). I have no idea how it got there.
So ... I am in the market for a screen protector now. I purchased an Invisible Shield for 25 clams at Best Buy, but am looking to repair the scratch before I put my shields up.

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