Great points all, fres. That would be a really lovely direction for the show to go. I would be equally satisfied with "The island doesn't let important people die" and I don't really ever need them to explain that. Part of the Island's magic *is* its mystery. It can heal people, just like it can release weird electromagnetic energy. That's why it is a special place. I'm perfectly ok with never figuring out why. Also, there are Daniel's "rules" that must be followed. He couldn't change the future to prevent Charlotte from coming back to the island. It seems unlikely that Sayid could have a much more dramatic impact on the future (at least as it concerns us) by killing off Ben.
On the other hand, if they decide to do something else, I will adamantly agree with Lasereth. Split timelines or changing history....do not want.
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