I knew that would get somebody going. LOL They just are not good pets, I mean as an animal they just don't get the whole pet/pet owner relationship thing.
But that is part of the charm of cats. They *do* rule the house - at least mine do.
I have the best kitties. They greet me at the door when I come home, and follow me around the house. They let me grab them (though they don't like it), play a *bit* roughly, and let me pet their stomachs (most cats don't like people touching them there). If I fall asleep on the sofa (often happens if I get really wiped from training), they sleep on it as well to keep me company. They also sleep on my bed, but usually wander during the night.
Not to mention that they are beautiful cats. Blue-point Siamese.