I totally know where you're coming from. I may have said this before but:
I don't hate Mr. Lucas. Far from it. I am very grateful to him for giving us the Star Wars universe, something I've cherished since childhood. Still, I wonder how he would feel if I could reach into his brain & alter his childhood memories. I'm guessing he wouldn't be happy either.
I have nothing against the Star Wars fans that WANT the Ruined (oops, sorry...I mean) "Special" Edition on DVD. More power to them. However, I think it's the fans like me who want the ORIGINAL versions of Episodes IV, V & VI on DVD that are getting the short end of the stick.
I will not give up hope. Yes, I hear that Lucas & his associates say they won't be putting the original versions on DVD. However, I'm hoping the SE will sell SO MANY copies that Lucas will see putting the original versions on DVD as a further lucrative project.
Then again, would it take POOR sales to convince him to do so?
HAN SHOOTS FIRST!
Best wishes,
sidemachine