I dont think anyone on the site is really arguing his right. I mean, we may say its rediculous, but it is his right. The real problem is that he wont release the originals as well. If you dont understand this now, you never will. There are about a zillion threads explaining what we feel his obligations are: to the fans, the original artists(etc.), history, the whole film making community, the list goes on. If you really cant see that perspective, ok. Like I said, im not here to convince you.
It is his right, but he is really taking it to the extreme. His stubborness about the OT isnt reasonable. There isnt much about these decisions that makes sense. But like I said, you might not agree.