Once I finished building up my road bike, the touring/commuter bike started growing spider webs. The road bike is lighter, more nimble, and just overall much faster. I can't seem to talk myself into riding the other bike now.

Yes, you have to watch for potholes and such, but really you do on any bike. I do have 23 cm Armadillos so I can ride through glass and debris without issue.

In the end, if you can haul your stuff in a pack, I vote road bike. If you need rack/panniers then touring/commuter is the way to go.