First off, well done, Armando! Parts might be a little dense for DK's more general audience, but this case presents dense, not simple, questions. I disagree with some of Armando's judgments, but cordially and with considerable respect.
Below are responses to some of the points he makes not on the merits - that'll come during argument and as the Armando/Adam pieces unfold - but on the surround. As judges have been heard to say, "Let it in for what it's worth."