There isn’t really a forum for this type of thing so I posted a request for thoughts in the Xtih3D forum. I would appreciate any feedback.
http://www.java-gaming.org/cgi-bin/JGNetForums/YaBB.cgi?board=xith3d;action=display;num=1064721365
I would’ve put it in the Java 3D forum (“3D graphics programming in Java”). Maybe. 
Intresting read, though. Made me think.