I think they may be getting at "waiting" as you put it in the house and in the stand is totally different.

"Waiting" in the house you have the luxury of heat, radio, TV, telephone, refrigerator and food, toilet, company of others and just all around comfortable accommodations.

I am not trying to join in the debate, I just think you are over looking the difference between stand/blind hunting and house hunting.

If it's legal and its your / his bag go for it.