"The Pilot in Command may determine, based on the nature of the situation and an examination of the relevant factors, that the safest course of action is to divert to a more distant airport than the nearest airport."
-Boeing FCTM, Non-Normal Operations, B737NG, "Landing At The Nearest Suitable Airport", Page 8.3
End of Arguement....
(FCTM = Flight Crew Training Manual for you flight simmers, plane spotters and trainee wannabes out there)