Quite. I shopped around for a Telecaster because I wanted a SC guitar; when I found one with two HBs and a coil tap it seemed like the best of both worlds! I do believe the Wilkinsons I popped into my SG copy could also be tapped if I were to buy some switches or push/pull pots to connect the extra wires, and I am tempted every now and then.
The coil taps are a major plus point for me.
I think the reservations from the purists are rooted in the Gibson vs Fender/humbuckers vs single coils school of thought.
But for the rest of us, if you can have both on one guitar, why wouldn't you?