I absolutely agree about Murphy. Basically every single one of these kids have had bad things happen to them — Raven's mother didn't even feed her — and it doesn't excuse his behavior at all. It doesn't make me feel bad for him. And even before the group tried to hang him for a murder he didn't commit, he had proven…

I've always read clarke's flaws — maybe not weaknesses,I agree with you there. She's exceedingly competent. — as being more moral? Which I think (hope) the show is going to explore more this season. I think they set it up nicely in season one. When she initially decides to banish Murphy it's meant to be a more "moral"…