Why Coulson Should Have Met With Skye's Mom

Spoilers for Season 2 Episode 20 "Scars"

Who do you think was really more objective and wouldn't land us in a war? Phil "paternal instinct I just want to protect Skye" Coulson vs. Robert "these powered people don't really want live in peace, they're the biggest threat ever, what's our plan of attack?" Gonzales. My money's on Coulson. Gonzales saw threats everywhere, constantly tried to undermine everything, and thought he was more equal than everyone else. Why else would he have had that secret "insurance policy" when he was supposed to be big on transparency?

Coulson's smarter, craftier and more flexible (both mentally and physically). He might have avoided the attack or at least dodged it.

Coulson brings people together. Look at the Avengers. Gonzales was only good at tearing the remains of S.H.I.E.L.D. apart.