Doesn't sound like Bullet Proofs are coming in the next hardfork, having to wait until what.. September? Basically a life time in crypto.
With how much transaction sizes and fees being the hot topic in crypto currencys this is pretty big blow to Monero in what was looking to be a pretty positive Q1-Q2 for it.
I don't suppose there is any law which stops us having a release if we needed it.
We have never been a coin to release half finished shit and go for the marketing over substance.
when it is well tested and ready it can be baked in.
There are other places to look if you want pumps.