Well the [ ] aren't a .NET thing, SQLite supports them, using [ ] are a standard supported SQLite feature and they make you're life way, way, easier, see: http://www.sqlite.org/lang_keywords.html
[keyword] A keyword enclosed in square brackets is always understood as an identifier. This is not standard SQL. This quoting mechanism is used by MS Access and SQL Server and is included in SQLite for compatibility. While this might not be "standard SQL" using double quotes " as the special character is a very poor choice.
