User blog comment:Brianbreed/Why Do I Burn Kaiden?/@comment-78.8.152.58-20120120084537

Kaidan should die but not because of his family history. As Ashley mentions before the mission I will need him to arm the bomb. This is very true because he is a highly skilled tech specialist. Allowing Ashley to arm the bomb just does not make sense. She has no clue about electronics. So Kaidan stays with the bomb and Ashley goes with Salarians. But then it is a decision to save Ashley AND the Salarians vs. only Kaidan. When you have to make a choice like this you should try to save as many lives as possible (not to mention that cpt. Kirrahe will be back in ME3 :). Besides, Kaidans arms the bomb without (or even against) an order. He simply freaks out. This is irresponsible. This alone tells against going back and saving him.