What Is, The Elusive Data Plan Free Smartphones?

So having been notified by VZ wireless that I am eligible for an upgrade, naturally I searched for a smart phone. Unfortunately, every single smart phone they sell REQUIRES a data plan.
I have no need for a cellular data plan since I don’t hold a mission critical position, and with the advent of WIFI, I’ll have coverage when I need it.

Does anybody else wish they could have a smart phone w/out a data plan? I do have an iPod Touch, but only having to carry one device would be easier.
I wanted to make this a poll question, but don’t see how to on techrepublic, so what does everybody think?
Is this a just and fair move on cellular providers, or a totalitarian regime at work?