9/11 = Anakin's turn?

Doesn't 9/11 count equally as the slaying of the younglings in the temple in the Star Wars universe? It was the greatest disaster of all time after Order 66, right? Anakin Skywalker's turn and subsequent destruction of the remaining Jedi was so horrific that even Master Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi had to go into exile...

But then again, Luke Skywalker does form the new order. It's a pretty good job, since he resisted the dark side all his life, which is sixty-odd years, if you count all the books. His nephew didn't do SUCH a good job. Poor Han had to run after his son (Darth Caedus) just to save the galaxy all over again. That's his job anyway, he's Jacen's dad. Let's hope Han reminded Jacen to take his lightsaber with him..maybe that's why he held out against Jaina for so long.

My view on Anakin Skywalker is that he turned to the dark side the day his children were born, but turned back after saving his son's life over Endor. Picking up and throwing your master into a nuclear reactor is pretty strong will. In my eyes, he will always be a Jedi Knight and worthy of that title. Leia even comes to terms with her heritage - look, she had three kids with Han. She said she wasn't gonna do that, and she ended up seeing one son die, the other turn and her daughter almost turn to the dark. She did have a point when she said she didn't want to have children in case they turned.

I'm writing this at 9:11 PM (coincidence or not?!) and it's late. My brain ain't working well tonight, and I have an even later night tomorrow...so on that note, may the Force be with you!

Jaina.