[D-Roc]

Yeah, I think that specific bearings are needed..

But isn't it interesting how the Losties were initially brought to the island without any of them 'wanting' or 'trying' to get there..

Has the islands powers of retrival diminished since that fateful day..or has the changing of the rules also affected the abilities of the island?

It seems remarkable that Mike was able to leave the island and return..not by the guidance of the island...but by Tom (or Ben,rather).

It would appear that the island can now only operate under the the hand of man - the island cannot do it's own work - it seemingly can no longer break freewill to suit it's own..it can only bend freewill by suggestion and manipulation (hauntings etc).

Has the magic box broken?

..or is this all part of the plan? Are the chinks in the chain of events infact necessary..

Who would have thought that a miracle (sarah etc) could open Jack's eyes..who would have thought that a faith lost would infact be necessary for ones future path..

Do we dare doubt the island and it's mysterious ways?