Well I agree with the person who defended both Kira and Shinn. And really... if all you're going to say is that
he's annoying, then don't even bother to post. This is almost a thread full of people bashing Shinn with the
occasional thoughtful post...
I like Shinn a lot personally, because despite everything he's done he really desires to end the war. Shinn is a
good person who's been tramuatized in away that most ordinary people can't understand and instantly are
annoyed with his anger, which he takes out on people (he's immature). This is also true for other anime characters
who have suffered on such a level and are male. (Sasuke from Naruto, for one, who really doesn't act like Shinn at
all, but is still bashed thoughlessly like Shinn). Of course, when I read those posts bashing on characters who have
suffered so deeply, it makes me think of the character of the person behind the post.
But anyway, back to the topic, Shinn's actions can be described by his first mobile suit's name, Impulse.
He's impulsive, so he doesn't think much before he acts. To me, it wasn't that Athrun failed Shinn
(because Athrun drifted for a few episodes and didn't do much, totally understandable, considering he was confused
and acting when one is not sure isn't good (espcially in war!), its more about Athrun not agreeing with
Shinn's way of doing things. That's why he went so easily to Rey and Gil, who were like, yes, yes, you're
right Shinn. Shinn likes Athrun, he wanted Athrun to agree with him (or at least that's what I got) but
Athrun's the type who seems to see all sides (at least in Destiny, not so much in Seed)
And as for how he blames Kira, well, it's understandable though not really 'right'. But personally,
I'd probably hate Kira too. Despite the circumstances, he DID kill Stellar. And just when Shinn had almost calmed
her down... nothing ever goes right for the poor kid...
<3 Shinn