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Something else to keep in mind is the timeframe the thing was conceived.  Back in those days the only thing they used a VLS for was SLBMs.  Everything else used trainable launchers (except for a few Russian launchers on the Kara and Krest II classes) so it would stand to reason they'd be in that mindset.  Besides, you also have to remember that in space there's no atmosphere for wings to work with so any change in direction would have to come from onboard fuel which would increase the weight.  Much simpler to train it in the direction of the target and fire so any course corrections are kept to a minimum.