Peter,

> If anyone else feels I should shut up, I will. But as long as 
> it's just you, I'll continue offering (what I believe to be) 
> constructive criticism.

Please go on. I've been reading this thread with a lot of interest. The
only two things I am missing is a) some proposal of how the problem can
be solved and b) the necessary steps (and comittment) to get there.

Cheers,
  - Andreas