if you get better at track standing and judging other traffic so that you can do rolling stops such that you don't have to take your feet off of the pedals, it can be a lot easier to commute with clipless pedals. for example, on my 15 mile ride into work this morning, i only clipped out and put my foot on the ground at total of 5 times, pretty much par for the course, which doesn't seem excessive to me at all.

but if you really don't like the clipless pedals and they make your commute less fun, then by all means, don't use 'em. its all about fun: if you're riding a bike and not having fun, then you're doing it wrong.