[Reed]

Good point esn, I agree that Hurley wanted to go home, was absolutely terrified of jumping and was comfortable in the Helicopter with his friends. The jump into the Ocean was sensational purely because of the height of the Chopper.

Less we forget that the Freighter [albeit rather far in distance across] looked like a "spec of dust" in the Ocean from the Chopper, testament to it's height. I also support that Sawyer would have been annoyed HAD Hurley jumped.

However, I have seen the title thread "Jumping out of responsibility" and D-Roc's comments here and I agree with that also - he does owe that Loanshark ALOT of money afterall. While he gets to avoid Cassidy/Clementine situation quite possibly.

BUT, Sawyer still deserves much credit without a doubt. We could argue he sacrified a reunion and a life of happiness by sacrificing his chance to see his [soon-to-'possibly'-be] family.

Perhaps it was a little "self-serving" but I feel we cannot eliminate the "self-sacrifice" at the same time. A good thing is a good thing nonetheless even if it serves one's self, though yes the thought is 'tarnished' too.

I forgot about Hugo staying afloat when the Chopper crashed, however perhaps jumping at Sawyer's height would have meant Hugo's end. One cannonball too many - especially if he landed ON Sawyer. Only joking.

Nice points KF regarding his whispering to Kate [alone], and the idea of having his family on his mind the whole time.