If you had read Dr. Atkins books, you would know that your statement is completely erroneous. You only know about the induction stage of his diet plan. If you had read his book closely you would see that the diet teaches people to restrict carbohydrates in their diets, not completely eliminate them. Contrary to your comments, I eat a lot of foods besides bacon and cheeseburgers and have lost weight while feeling great.
I understand that people have lost weight with that diet but I suppose you could also make a case that smoking helps you lose weight too. It's the method of losing weight I don't like. Atkins book (and yes, I have read it) basically tells you to either not eat or drastically reduce your consumption of breads, rice, pasta, beer, most fruits and vegetables. I just don't think this is very healthy at all over the long term. But to each their own. I'm just stating my opinion and my experience with the diet.