Altered : "I wanted you to have this..."
I guess that depends on a certain point of view.
Yes, I agree that the question involves interpretation; but I am wondering if the situation was over-interpreted.
For example, the only point of view that is relevant is Obi-wan's; it is his remark. As I understand it, the altered version is supposed to fix something. But fix what? There is no contradiction, and no conflict with previous or subsequent episodes--including Episode III.
We already know that Obi-wan is selectively revealing information to Luke. Half-truths, lies, distortions... call them what you will.
Example : Vader betrayed and murdered your father.
No one would presume to edit that statement (at least I hope not), so why does it bother some fans that Obi-wan is also not accurately portraying events when he introduces the light saber? [In the very same scene, no less.] I am genuinely interested in the thinking behind this, partly because I am intimately familiar with the original trilogy (as a Gen X'er), have reviewed the pre-quels multiple times, and still don't see any problem. There are many things to fix, to be sure, but I don't think this scene's dialog is flawed at all.
What might be flawed is the assumption that the statement no longer works in light of Episode III. I think that the original dialog continues to be entirely CONGRUENT. Does anyone else not see this?
Now that I am thoroughly fascinated, is there an explanation for this change that I could read? I don't recall seeing anything definitive or specific when I began browsing this thread last month.
Thanks in advance.