Why are people so interested in colonizing Mars when there are better options?

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>Breathable atmosphere
>Receives more sunlight
>Interesting timezones that could help with collecting solar power
>Volcanoes that give warmth under ice
>Far away from international disputes on Earth
>Unexplored land with potentially useful undiscovered minerals
>Potential new life forms to be found under ice
>Cool nighttime views because no light pollution from Earth civilizations
>Able to receive Earth radio signals
>Lots of mountains to protect from storms
>Able to grow limited amount of crops
>10 hour flight from Chile, pic unrelated