I’ve learned to forgive George Lucas (as if it is my place to forgive Lucas in the first place).
He gave birth to Star Wars. No one else would have. And I think he is well congnizant of the PT’s failings.
Had he helmed Episode 7, we all assume it would have floundered but we dont know that.
He may not be the best director (well we know he isnt) but he is a good story teller and facilitator of the impossible.