Well, in fifteen years, CT probably won't be living, and his somewhat stringent policies may not be enforced so much. Don't get me wrong - I think what he's done with his father's work is nothing short of astounding and exemplary, but he seems to be a bit black and white about things.
If the project has merit, it will succeed, I believe. Old books are given new edits every now and again; just look at Ulysses, War and Peace, Moby-**** or numerous other classic works that are revised when "new" old manuscripts surface. Surely, since Tolkien intended for much of the material in debate to be included, if a way is found, shouldn't it be?
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