Wonderful post!!...your sense of continuity is so spot on the money. And your sarcasm.
I'm glad there are at least some others out there who hate Lucas's trying to make Star Wars into 'It's A Small World'...From what you've said I think you might love the link I have in my sig...
It's the absolute best one i've ever read & the best that will ever be written on the matter in my opinion.
The guy is a true stalwart of the faith.