In our L&C world, Clark is sent off to Earth because that's the only place his parents could quickly find as their planet was dying that would support life. There's no particular reason why Jor-El would think that a Kryptonian raised under a yellow sun would develop God-like powers. Clark, the regular guy, is a real person, and his humanity matters. But in quotes like this, or in a movie like "Man of Steel" (which I saw for free on a plane, and yet still regret the two hours I wasted!), God-like Superman is what matters - we pathetic creatures are not to be trusted and must be cared for like children.
This is one of the things that bothered me in Smallville (and most Superman movies). Clark was called The Savior in some episodes and treated as the only hope for humanity. He was seen as a god sent for Jor-El to lead people to light. In Eternal Tess told Davis:
"There is a savior among us. You are here to betray him" and in Abyss Clark told Jor-El:
"You were willing to sacrifice me, your only son, to save this planet." Puh-lease!
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I never liked this deification of Clark. He was not a savior. He was sent to Earth to save
his life, not to rule or save Earth.
He helps people because he wants to use his powers for good, not because he wants to be a god.
It looks like Clark will have to go back to Metropolis soon. Dear Icy Daddy won't let a monster on the loose just to keep Clark training, will he?
Maybe the 7 years can be shortened to 7 days.
Andreia
