Is Jack a wimp ?

[Forever Xena]

I hated it when he gave in to Locke and pressed the freaking button

Why did he leave his scientific self behind and jump on Lockes wagon

[Phalon]

I thought it odd too that Jack gave in to Locke's obession with the thing - although I don't think he's a wimp.

Definitely not as hot as Sawyer and Sayid though.

And that is my opinion.

[Lesa]

I agree, definitely not as hot as Sawyer or Sayid.

I also thought it odd that Jack gave in and pushed the button, because it goes against everything he believes in to rely on the unknown. But he is slowly learning that he can't save everyone and can't possibly know everything, and I think running into Desmond again in such a strange remote place might have helped him believe in fate, if only a little bit.

Then again, it could be as simple as being better safe than sorry, although I was curious to see what would've happened if he hadn't pushed the button.

[Forever Xena]

Yes I also wanted to see what would happen if they didnt press the button .

Sawyer and Sayid are def the hotties

But I still dont like that jack gave in to Locke , and just why did Locke want Jack to do it ? There where others there who could have done it ?

[Lesa]

I hope they explain why Jack gave in and pushed the button. So far, the better safe than sorry explanation is about the best I can come up with.

Now, why did Locke want Jack to push the button? Obviously, he wouldn't want to be the only person doing it, because he would never get a decent night's sleep with having to do it every 108 minutes... buy why Jack? Maybe, since Jack is looked at as the leader, having Jack do it might prompt others to take on the duty as well? If several people are taking shifts, then the task becomes rather simple. Somehow I get the feeling that tptb have a different explanation in mind, though.