If we are all in a boat, would you rather be in a position to say to the others "See, I told you so.." as you are all sinking..
Or try to get into a position to make the necessary repairs?
(And then gloat! LOL!)
To continue the analogy, I think the fundamental difference between you and I, is that I do not believe poking holes in the bottom of the boat to make it lighter, will enhance our chances of making it to shore for repairs.