McCallum, on the other hand, gets his paycheck from Lucas, so it is a requirement that he kiss his ass in order to keep his job and get paid.
So, doesn't Lucas get his paycheck from us, the fans?
"A movie is not completed until it is released" - John Carpenter
The moment Star Wars was released in 1977, the public bought it. We own it. We deserve it. The way it was released in 1977. Lucas should thank his fans and release what we want/own. Then he can do what he wants with 'his' movies, I don't care. I think he is affraid to release the originals because he knows as well as us, they will out sell the SE's and PT by a mile, crushing his ego.