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Originally Posted by Eliza Hodgkins 1812
And, like or hate Ben, I still think the verdict is out. If it turns out the Island is the most important thing ever, and Ben has really done nothing but serve the Island, then blame the piece of **** Island. Heh.
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It may turn out that way, but all the characters know at this point of decision is that he's the direct cause of most of their suffering and that little boy is going to grow up to be directly and indirectly responsible for the deaths of many people they considered friends. And even if they could see clearly enough to realize that space-time continuity meant they could in no way PREVENT him from growing up that way, no amount of motherly instinct can make me believe that any of them would be able to overlook who that boy is enough to take an active role in saving his life. Unless the island is mind-controlling them, it's nonsense.