Since everyone's now had the chance to jump all over my "anti-clipless" stance, let me list the reasons why I HATE clipless:
1. I want to be able to bike in whatever shoes I have on
2. I don't climb, don't spin, and don't race
3. I live in an alluvial plain where the highest "hill" is less than fifty feet
4. I'd rather get off the bike quickly in an unforseen emergency stop
5. I'm "duckfooted" by nature & my feet aren't comfortable parallel to the frame
6. My hybrid bike has wide chainstays and my feet hit if parallel to the frame
7. The clipless shoes I tried weren't wide enough for my feet
8. The clipless shoes I tried had rigid soles that I couldn't walk comfortably in
9. The clipless shoes I tried had cleats that scarred up the floors
10. I'm old enough that if I fall, I hurt - and take a long time to heal
None of these reasons may pertain to you or be valid in your life. So be it. If you love clipless pedals and shoes, I certainly won't stand in your way. I will say, though, that just because you love them doesn't make them the right choice for everyone.