[MysticCat]

^^^^ There's something about that one has to admire, though. "We would rather perish than become unattractive." So very Italian, in some way. Crazy, but admirable.

Seriously, though, I think your comments about the practicality of the Dutch proves my point. It's not deciding to live/work/build below sea level in and of itself was isn't a good idea. It's failing to take the practical steps to make living/working/building below sea level viable that isn't a good idea.