[the guy who be short]

Bilbo was pitiful enough to stay his hand and allow Gollum to live. How noble, and of course, it meant the ring could eventually be destroyed. Even if this were not the case, it was the right thing to do, and he was displaying how merciful he was.

On the other hand, we have Sam the Sadist, who likes tying Gollum up, attacking him, verbally abusing him, etc. etc.

Come on people! How can you vote for Samwise the Cruelheart?!

For my part, I find it surprising that Bilbo has not yet been canonised...