I smell a Paladin bandwagon.

no one really gives 2 shi ts for survivability, it's all about damage.
why do you think people make NLs?
i'm pretty sure no matter what, people would choose to make a hero/drK over a pally

also, why are you comparing level 1(3) skills?

Then those people aren't playing the game properly. Damage doesn't mean anything, really. True strength comes from overall ability, not just damage.