Yup. I don't think Susan ever completely trusted Garibaldi again. She isn't the type to forgive easily.
Sheridan is very single-minded and protective. Those are two parts of his character both for better and worse. He gets an idea in his head, and no one can talk him out of it. And he protects those he cares about fiercely, sometimes to the detriment of the overall mission. I'm not sure the show portrays it as entirely positive. It is just part of who he is.
That being said, I think this is a common problem with how heroes are portrayed. Because I think a lot of people see protecting those you personally care about even ahead of the greater good as a good thing and as showing how much they care. When, in fact, in real life military commanders often have to make tough decisions, and some of the greatest heroes in history had to let someone(s) die because otherwise it would have sacrificed even more people.
Yes, individuals matter. And yes, we all have people we love and would hate to see hurt. But when you're in charge, sometimes you do have to allow some sacrifices. And those sacrifices hurt, especially if it is someone the leader cares about. But that is just part of being a leader.
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Date: 2015-01-28 10:32 am (UTC)Sheridan is very single-minded and protective. Those are two parts of his character both for better and worse. He gets an idea in his head, and no one can talk him out of it. And he protects those he cares about fiercely, sometimes to the detriment of the overall mission. I'm not sure the show portrays it as entirely positive. It is just part of who he is.
That being said, I think this is a common problem with how heroes are portrayed. Because I think a lot of people see protecting those you personally care about even ahead of the greater good as a good thing and as showing how much they care. When, in fact, in real life military commanders often have to make tough decisions, and some of the greatest heroes in history had to let someone(s) die because otherwise it would have sacrificed even more people.
Yes, individuals matter. And yes, we all have people we love and would hate to see hurt. But when you're in charge, sometimes you do have to allow some sacrifices. And those sacrifices hurt, especially if it is someone the leader cares about. But that is just part of being a leader.