Input on front drag vs rear drag on spinning reals

[joedog]

I had/have a disagreement on this subject. Another angler says there is no difference except the rear drag makes adjusting while fighting a fish, the rear drag is easier, so better.
I disagree!
First the discs on a front drag are larger (dia.) hence smoother.
The rear drag is harder to disassemble when cleaning and being in the rear more suseptible to getting dirt, sand, grime from setting pole down. (more of a shorebusting and live bait challenge)
Maybe minor but still...front drag doesn't have to travel through the whole reel hence less parts, less wieght plus again, smoother.
NO high end reels come in rear drag....there has to be a reason, right?
Now the Shimano Symetre is the only reel I know of that comes in both setups, front and rear drag.
It's mid-range in pricing, around a $100.
Now there are alot of Shimano lovers around here so what do you folks think.
And anyone use both?
And what do you think?

Lastly from what I've been told and learned was that you should ideally never adjust a drag while bringing in a fish. But things happen or our minds are on watching the boat load of girls that just slowly went past. (Some look at the DEER, some look at the DEARS)
And we all at one time or other needed or felt a need to mess with the drag during a fight.
So give me your ideas and thoughts anglers.
On the drag, not the deer.