I heartily agree. You might also want to read:<p><a href="http://scribblethink.org/Work/kcsest.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://scribblethink.org/Work/kcsest.pdf</a><p><a href="http://scribblethink.org/Work/Softestim/softestim.html" rel="nofollow">http://scribblethink.org/Work/Softestim/softestim.html</a><p>I don't know why this isn't a standard belief.
update: Because of the popularity of this article here and on Slashdot, and the controversial views I express in it, I have been terminated from my contracting position at my current employer, which was my main source of income. You can read more information and (if you like) donate to help my cause here: <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/lost-job-bc-of-engineering-article" rel="nofollow">https://www.gofundme.com/lost-job-bc-of-engineering-article</a>