A clash of principles

After everything is said, but not done just yet, Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Civil War is all about a clash of ideas.

On one side, there is Captain America, who saw firsthand the disastrous effects of having a higher power regulating a peace-keeping force. The events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier speak for themselves – HYDRA used the people’s need for safety to its own ends, becoming a threat like no other (literally, it had the most chances to succeed in conquering the world, even greater than Loki’s).

On the other side there is Iron Man, who was granted a vision during the events of Age of Ultron. From his point of view, the Avengers are helpless in the face of an alien invasion. So gathering all superheroes under one banner and under one command will become useful when the moment comes.

Even as a spectator, it is pretty hard to choose between one of these two sides. Steve Rogers has experienced firsthand what it means to answer to a corrupted power, but has no idea what bigger threats are coming from the outer space. Tony Stark has seen those threats, but has no idea what danger the Accords brings.

Both of them want to protect the civilians, and this is pretty clear. But they will eventually clash, in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Civil War. Which brings us to another question, concerning both the Accords and the parties involved in the conflict.

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