Then I ask you this, something I brought up earlier in the thread -- what if millions of ancient elves are trapped and suffering, and will die if Solas doesn't act? He will trade the lives of the modern world -- to what degree, we don't know -- for those of his own time. Is he still bad? Would you do less? Really consider that question, and how no matter what way you choose a lot of people will end up hurt or dead. Granted, this may not be the case of what Solas is facing, but that we can speculate on this at all is why Solas is a great character. It makes us ask these questions and consider our own answers. Most of us wouldn't do it for a dozen people. Even a hundred. But if we had to choose between millions? There's no easy answer, and that is what I love about where the story left us. Whatever happens in the future, it made us stop and think and ask some interesting questions.
And to your other question of why stories like Twilight seem to be so popular, one way I saw it explained is that women are raised practically from birth to be modest, to act nice, not be sexual or sl*tty or anything that doesn't involve smiling pretty and acting like our carnal virtue is our only good point. But many people will still have the normal sexual thoughts and feelings and feel like they are bad for it. So then you get books like Twilight where the characters are kind of... not forced, but too caught up in things or helpless to really fight off the sexual awakening and release aspect of the main characters. It becomes "okay" for the person reading it to vicariously experience this. The shame is on the character, and not the person. You aren't a bad sexual s*ut because hey, it wasn't you! I'm sure there are other explanations, but that one makes at least some sense.
But honestly, if you can watch a video of two strangers grunting and moaning awkwardly, ain't no shame in someone reading a story and feeling the same things.
I don't think one peoples lives should be valued more than another ones. And I think "letting them die" is a lot better than "killing them". They both suck, I won't argue that, but it's still you acting like god judging that peoples lives as more important.
Look at those poor savage barbarians. I'm going to kill them because my people are magical and not cut off like they are, but it is a pity.
That makes sense... I guess? My parents were crazy conservative, so I definitely felt super guilty in my teens.. but it's definitely easier for boys to do "bad stuff" and it be okay.
They were made with much love by another forum user who's an incredibly kind-hearted person and the cinnamon roll of our thread.
No need to apologize to me. You're my muse, my snarkspiration. I'm really enjoying myself. 
But for everyone else, maybe make the observations 1) less general, 2) remove any offensive words that might make people feel attacked, 3) ask yourself, "Can I come up with some counter-argument's to my statements" and if yes, refine your statement before posting.
Oh i'll take one than. Never let anyone say I can't be polite.
Ehh work. Can't you just be my little shoulder angel and badger me when I say something bad?
Guys I am really sorry I started a Nazi debate. Let's just they were evil bassterds and leave it at that.
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