This sounds like a good way to sneak in a malleability fix. Maybe a malleability fix is not a good idea?

A malleability fix is definitely needed. Assuming the worst because you lack knowledge and understanding is absurd.

Why can't core release modular updates instead of bundling it all together?

What good would this do besides delaying the already very delayed process of implementing Segwit?

LN do enable centralised control of bitcoin transactions. Its just a matter of scale. Think of the size of banks and equate that to LNs

LN does not enable any kind of centralized control. You do not understand LN, neither the reasons behind it, its features nor its limitations.

You should go back to ELI5 threads and we should be back to discussing the price in here.

Jimbo, where are you?