But that doesn't mean we all have to agree on his new and improved version every time he makes another change to the original trilogy (the 1997 SE, the 2004 DVD release and maybe the 30th Aniversary Edition).
All these changes to the original movies would've never provoked such strong reactions if the original cuts were available on DVD. The fans would be able to make up their own mind whether to buy the new(er) version or just stick with the originals.
If this were the case, I'm almost certain GL would never see a Return Of Investment from his improved versions. Now, by preventing the original versions of Episodes IV-VI from being releaed on DVD (for the time being), he can have it both ways: change the movies to match his 'vision' and make money while he does. The ONLY way a fan can obtain a LEGAL copy is by buying the altered versions on DVD in september 2004. It's either this version on DVD or no DVD at all. Not much of a choice is there?