Valid points all but it doesn't get to the crux of my question in that where do people get the idea that cursors are bad.

I know I am from an Oracle background but in my SQL experience (some 6 years) I have never had a problem with cursors! Memory or otherwise, if somebody could point me to an article that points out the flaws problems with cursors I would be most grateful..

Coming out with statements such as "I don't like cursors so I don't use them" just isn't helpful.....