I'm all for brighter lights, as long as they're aimed properly. I used to get blinded by SUVs in my Jettas all the time...but the joke was on them as I had HID projectors in my low and high beams. Tail me with your regular lights and when you pass me, I will high-beam your ass with my 12000k high beam HIDs. I also had HID fogs as well...those made night driving fun.
Oh yeah, rear fogs are cool too...make people think you're slamming on the brake.
Like I said, I'm all for brighter lights...if used properly.
I need them as I'm practically blind at night (my doctors have told me I shouldn't drive at night, but what are ya gonna do), and the more light I have, the better.