Yes, this is the crux of your argument, and an important point.
@hitmeasap is saying, that something other than the freest of free markets might help main stream adoption faster which might help us all more in the long run with token price.
Your points that any cent is a bonus, is very true too. It may not lead to main stream adoption though. I am loath to admit it, but main stream might be a bunch of whiners.