2 things - I agree that the update is not very motivating for unity.
You have to know the history behind this type of message. This message is more for MGT than the LEC. If you have followed them, you know they were VERY GOOD messages and MGT hated them. This is an attempt to re-create the original authors work. It's a good attampt, but no KR.
If you talk to Jayson, you will like what he has to say. Send him an email.
Most of us are behind this merger. Most of us know we have to be or its a long road. Both sides have strengths and weaknesses, the he said, she said was uncalled for.