(Nevermind.)
What everyone forgets is that when the original Star Wars movies came out, they were designed with the prequels in mind. Just look at the titles:
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
As you can see, the originals are labeled 4-6. Now, imagine if Lucas would have taken the advice of people who hate the sequels and wish they had never been made. 100 years in the future, Star Wars is a cinematic classic, and...
"Where are 1, 2, and 3?"
See the problem? Lucas started right with IV. Which means that there has to be a I, II, and III.
Agree?
[Edited on 12.06.2012 6:43 PM PST]