I think these mailbag articles are a great idea.
Because it's hard to argue against your opinion (and the fact that the theories presented are pretty solid) you may not receive much feedback here. However, the read is enjoyable enough and you should continue to do these.

I guess I would have to disagree with the Black Vise position. Then again, I'm also in the restrict-Wasteland-unrestrict-Strip-Mine camp. This too would probably do a number on the 'fair' decks, as you put it.