I completely agree
The value of the CCIE has weathered all types of storms in terms of demand and still has business and even acedemic credibility. The PMP is great, but there are more and more PMPs floding the market. I know PMPs with five to ten years of experience that are working at Home Deopt becuase of the economic conditions. But the folks that I know that are CCIE certiified are still in high demand.