Share 'Why Cloth?'

I started noticing the enthusiasm from you moms about cloth diapering, and when I talked with my mom and grandma about it, they told me that cloth is a huge inconvenience, messy, lots of laundry. So tell me, ladies, what would you say to a first time preggers person about cloth diapers?  Please tell me the Pro and Con of disposable and cloth.  Thanks!