I think there is some major confusion in this thread.

The concern is for the majority of women who go into hospital expecting a vaginal birth and come out with a belly wound.

You would feel ripped off if you went through a long painful labour only to be given an emergency caesarian at the end. But I don't believe this happens frivolously; obstetricians have to be an advocate for baby's safety and unfortunately sometimes this involves overriding the requests of an emotional mother.