I hear ya, but the new generation of computer users want a touch interface. CxOs are bring their iPad into work and demanding the IT guys figure out how to support it on their network.
Touch is here to stay for a long time, so get used to it or at least act like you understand it if you work in the IT field.
I just put up a review for a $99 dollar tablet. The author seemed to think that it was this kind of hardware that is the future for business.