Gaara is the cheapest monstrosity I've ever seen in the show. He can't do anything to anyone but use his cheap sand attacks to help him. When he faced Rock Lee, all he could do was get beat up until Rock Lee was unable to move anymore. When he faced Sasuke in the tournament, all he could do was defend himself til Sasuke penetrated his stupid defense, which he doesn't even call up himself. It protects him no matter what, which is like having a body guard fight for you.

So tell me, why do people like Gaara? He's a stupid little kid that can't fight, he shouldn't even be called a ninja.