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Because hydraulic rim brakes are superior to traditional brakes. You could use a similar cable operated system to operate a disc too, CX or touring is an application for this where you can't have a lever mounted resivoir.
Ok you will have cable stretch / wear issues, although probably less so than on a normal cable brake as the hyrdaulic system will act as a servo. I admit though, its one of those idea's that I'm sure would be cheap, practical and applicable on all bikes but is going against current trends. Will we see discs on road bikes though?