[Reed]

Some great points here and an interesting topic.

A Fake Locke could be VERY possible S.C, though I agree with some others [in another thread] whom mentioned that while Locke is actually dead, the dead are not really gone. In other words, Locke's journey will never end.

I love the idea that Locke himself had to turn the Wheel in the future, subsequently WHY he left the Island. Though I would imagine going to visit the O6 in regards to returning to the Island was important enough to leave; as Ben mentioned they ALL have to go back - "HAVE to go back". It is crucial to the Island [and their respective Destiny's perhaps?] that they all return.

I would not necessarily say Locke failed, perhaps he accomplished some things and his Journey [being alive] is over. Perhaps he did not have a BIG Destiny per say, but rather a smaller one - which would be a let down to say the least.

"Nothing is forever". Maybe Locke was not destined to be Leader FOREVER.