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Originally Posted by Kiowa Warrior
Yes very true Roco - Ben may not be the typical 'good' guy and his methods and actions may also be rightly questioned and looked down upon, but at heart - what drives him - is not just something personal but is for what he truly believes to be a greater good. He is at war with someone/something, and terrible actions are committed by each side in a war, so although some of Ben's actions may rightly be looked down upon, his motivations in general cannot be shot down so easily.
Just because Ben doesn't come across as a typical 'good' guy a lot of the time, doesn't mean that must be more of a 'bad' one.
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Exactly Ki, I hate it when Ben's actions are generalised or only taken at face value. His actions are connected with protecting the island and until we discover otherwise, it's unfair to muddy his name without first looking at the bigger picture.
I think that as Lost fans we have to realise that protecting the island really does mean protecting the island at
all costs...and yet Ben does what he can to limit the damage to 'innocents'. I think that shows compassion and humanity, and whilst not all of his actions are wholly moral, when is war ever wholly moral? Sometimes good people have to get their hands dirty too. Fortunately for the island, Ben is prepared to make that sacrifice.
Again, not saying he's without sin, but then he's not casting any stones either..Widmore is.