Yes and No: Yes the syntax of SQL is very different and isn't the best. No the syntax of SQL and data languages are nice because I mentally KNOW that I am doi

Yes and No: Yes the syntax of SQL is very different and isn't the best. No the syntax of SQL and data languages are nice because I mentally KNOW that I am doing Data Management because of this vastly different syntax. I agree a little more on the new syntax side of your argument, but like an old pair of jeans it is comfortable.