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Why? Why should one option be objectively better than the other? Not everyone wants to be a Knight-Templar-style "iconic" cleric. IMO, both options should be equally valid; one shouldn't be obviously superior to the other.
Also, since inflict wounds is a swift spell that let's you make a melee attack but not use a cantrip on the same turn, melee clerics are already far superior to those that use LoF.
I honestly have always loved the "holy punisher" type who doesn't wade into battle with a made or sword, but using divine light to punish foes from afar. Sort of a "holy mage" but with less arcane whackyness.