The electric fence handle would be even better: it would get the wire entirely away from the house. I would image ten zillion volts, if it decided to, wouldn't have any trouble jumping from one end of a porcelain switch to the center. However, I've got a porcelain switch on mine and sleep well at night. If it's gonna getcha it's gonna getcha.
Edit: technology vs lightning: let's take bets on the outcome!
