I dont really know the facts, I admit that.
however my opinion is, Home births are irresponsible. birth is a natural accurance, it is well known that there are a lot of complications that can occur.
Birthing centers, are OK only IF the patient has been fully screened and monitored, and ONLY if they have personnal at ALL times that are able to attend to emergencies that can (and do) occur during chold birth.
Hospitals might not be as comfortable as an hotel, however they are able to handle potential emergencies. They do this on a daily basis.
I think that this is extremly logical (using my prehospital medical degree as a knowledge base).