They aren't gone, they just aren't good enough everyone (even though this is as good as it has -ever- looked on home video to date).
Who is George Lucas to speak on behalf of "film makers"? Are you kidding me? I suppose that as a viewer, you are better able to speak on the behalf of film makers? Because you once heard the director of Wrath Of Khan tell you that no matter what anyone else thinks, that once a movie is released, it blongs to the viewers?
I'm curious, have you made any films yourself?
"Criminal" Past? How can anyone take this stance seriously?
And to top it off, you call -him- a "fucktard lunatic".
You don't have to care what he wants, but I really don't blame him for not caring about what you want either.