I would love to have an e-bike with the pedal assist as I can see one increasing the distance of my rides, but I couldn't in good conscience take a KOM or even a PR with one due to not being completely under my own power.
I can see an e-bike greatly helping me climb allowing me to ride up a hill instead of walking, and I can see an e-bike helping me keep my heart rate under control.
I rode a cruiser style e-bike around the parking lot at my LBS and really enjoyed it. That said I would rather spend the money on a thru axle disc brake rode bike.