I just saw this thread and had to put my 2 cents in. Forgive me if I repeat some of what has already been said. I didn't really have time to read all of the posts. I love the character of Sam Carter. I started watching stargate because of the chemistry between the all of the main characters but I enjoy Carter the most. I think Amanda Tapping and the writers have done a great job with the development of the character as well...until season 7 that is (and I place no blame on AT for that). I think season 7 has found the character out of synch with the rest of the show's running.
Sam is a strong woman (unlike some other female main characters who are either incredibly stupid or so over-the-top feminist that it's ridiculous) and she has strong convictions. Her behavior up to season 7 dictates that she does what she does well and she does it passionately. There is nothing half-hearted about her actions or decisions. As a scientist she doesn't jump to any conclusions hastily...she has to think everything through...it's her nature. I think TPTB have forgotten or chosen to ignore that small factor of the character. I do appreciate seeing side of Sam that's not just the soldier/scientist however the Sam I know and love would not hastily jump into a relationship with Shanahan and certainly not an engagement. I also firmly believe (and this is one of the chief problems I see) that Sam knows the seriousness of the Stargate Program and would not petition for her *boyfriend* to get clearance. I think Sam is fully aware of just how many base personel go home to their spouses and aren't able to tell them anything...why should she be any different? They've made up cover stories before...why not now? I am a firm believer that Pete should not have clearance of any kind, especially because at the point he received it, there was (and in my opinion still is) a chance that they won't stay together.
While I don't believe there is any obligation on either of their parts and there have been no real promises, I am an S/J shipper at heart and fervently hope that they end up together. I'm still trying to decide if I can tolerate Pete as a platonic-friend-type-person for Sam (definitely not the romantic thing), but I am having trouble getting past his stalker issues (and I do like 'Pete-whumping' fics...he makes great villain too). I guess only time will tell.
To sum up, Sam is a great character and is entitled to make mistakes and to not be "herself" occasionally but I think someone really missed the boat with season 7 (not to be cliche or anything). Well, I think I'm done ranting now...maybe...
Sam is a strong woman (unlike some other female main characters who are either incredibly stupid or so over-the-top feminist that it's ridiculous) and she has strong convictions. Her behavior up to season 7 dictates that she does what she does well and she does it passionately. There is nothing half-hearted about her actions or decisions. As a scientist she doesn't jump to any conclusions hastily...she has to think everything through...it's her nature. I think TPTB have forgotten or chosen to ignore that small factor of the character. I do appreciate seeing side of Sam that's not just the soldier/scientist however the Sam I know and love would not hastily jump into a relationship with Shanahan and certainly not an engagement. I also firmly believe (and this is one of the chief problems I see) that Sam knows the seriousness of the Stargate Program and would not petition for her *boyfriend* to get clearance. I think Sam is fully aware of just how many base personel go home to their spouses and aren't able to tell them anything...why should she be any different? They've made up cover stories before...why not now? I am a firm believer that Pete should not have clearance of any kind, especially because at the point he received it, there was (and in my opinion still is) a chance that they won't stay together.
While I don't believe there is any obligation on either of their parts and there have been no real promises, I am an S/J shipper at heart and fervently hope that they end up together. I'm still trying to decide if I can tolerate Pete as a platonic-friend-type-person for Sam (definitely not the romantic thing), but I am having trouble getting past his stalker issues (and I do like 'Pete-whumping' fics...he makes great villain too). I guess only time will tell.
To sum up, Sam is a great character and is entitled to make mistakes and to not be "herself" occasionally but I think someone really missed the boat with season 7 (not to be cliche or anything). Well, I think I'm done ranting now...maybe...
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