One thing that really bothered me with this episode is that - when Rodney and Daniel realized how the device worked - they never once questioned the morality of destroying the Wraith, even as Todd was working with Keller to try to save his kind from the necessity of such a destruction.
In contrast, Todd had a moral conflict with what he was doing, questioning whether it was the correct course for his kind, realizing that many (or most) Wraith may balk at doing something that is of benefit to humans. At least Todd saw the moral issue, and how it would affect Wraith, and - in turn - humans. But Daniel and Rodney never questioned the destruction of the Wraith. For this, I have lost much respect for both (although I really don't know Daniel, so this is my first exposure to him).
Instead of considering the extinction of an ENTIRE species, they are only concerned about saving their own lives (McKay, specifically). One life, maybe two, at the forfeit of an entire species.
Where is the morality in that? Where is the morality in humans as they are portrayed in SGA? I've heard more protest on their part over the fate of Fran - a FREAKIN' MACHINE - than what is to become of an entire race of living, breathing beings.
And before you start with the 'but the Wraith eat people', just remember that the Wraith never want the extinction of the human race...instead, they want and need to coexist with humans. However, the humans don't even want to try to save the Wraith unless it's to their (human) benefit, as Shep & Co. keep reminding Todd, "We're NOT doing this for YOU, we're doing it for US." (Todd, on the other hand, often points out that his ideas are for the benefit of both human and Wraith alike.)
Moments like this just make me dislike the human characters even more. Not one twinge of conscience over killing an entire species, even as they work with that species in an 'attempt' to save them. Meanwhile, Todd's back on the Daedalus, struggling with issues that the therapy will raise.
In this light, I DO believe Todd was betrayed. Not by purposeful action, but by sheer ignorance on the part of Rodney and Daniel, who would rather save their own necks while aiding a new, unknown enemy in the destruction of an entire species (or, at the very least, a current ally) that is making an attempt to find peaceful coexistence. Todd was absolutely right...it WAS a betrayal. Shame on Jackson and McKay for lacking the moral fiber to just say 'no'.
das
In contrast, Todd had a moral conflict with what he was doing, questioning whether it was the correct course for his kind, realizing that many (or most) Wraith may balk at doing something that is of benefit to humans. At least Todd saw the moral issue, and how it would affect Wraith, and - in turn - humans. But Daniel and Rodney never questioned the destruction of the Wraith. For this, I have lost much respect for both (although I really don't know Daniel, so this is my first exposure to him).
Instead of considering the extinction of an ENTIRE species, they are only concerned about saving their own lives (McKay, specifically). One life, maybe two, at the forfeit of an entire species.
Where is the morality in that? Where is the morality in humans as they are portrayed in SGA? I've heard more protest on their part over the fate of Fran - a FREAKIN' MACHINE - than what is to become of an entire race of living, breathing beings.
And before you start with the 'but the Wraith eat people', just remember that the Wraith never want the extinction of the human race...instead, they want and need to coexist with humans. However, the humans don't even want to try to save the Wraith unless it's to their (human) benefit, as Shep & Co. keep reminding Todd, "We're NOT doing this for YOU, we're doing it for US." (Todd, on the other hand, often points out that his ideas are for the benefit of both human and Wraith alike.)
Moments like this just make me dislike the human characters even more. Not one twinge of conscience over killing an entire species, even as they work with that species in an 'attempt' to save them. Meanwhile, Todd's back on the Daedalus, struggling with issues that the therapy will raise.
In this light, I DO believe Todd was betrayed. Not by purposeful action, but by sheer ignorance on the part of Rodney and Daniel, who would rather save their own necks while aiding a new, unknown enemy in the destruction of an entire species (or, at the very least, a current ally) that is making an attempt to find peaceful coexistence. Todd was absolutely right...it WAS a betrayal. Shame on Jackson and McKay for lacking the moral fiber to just say 'no'.
das
Comment