I own a Compact SUV and a Sports Sedan, both have there merits and use. And I would not be with out either. Just like I own Road bikes and Mountain bikes, they all have their time.
I find threads like these funny, So much generalization with no answer being right. Everyone applies there own rational and justifcation on the world as if it's the truth.
Remember it's not so much the SUV, rather the driver. Bad divers exist regardless of what they drive.