Destinationsky: Of course it's my opinion, isn't that what a forum is founded on? If we all just copied and pasted links to facts I am not sure much conversation would break out.
SWBKCB: Stats are often misleading. In fact you can probably find a stat that proves an argument and a stat that proves the oposite side of the argument. Look at the arrival and departures on any day and you will see my point. It stands to reason that if an aircraft landing has to turn 180 degrees and then backtrack down the runway that departures are going to progressively back up whilst waiting for a free runway. The departures also have to backtrack the runway and turn 180 degrees before taking off. I am not sure why you find any of my opinions contentious as they pretty much echo the sentiments of the other posts on here.