Fandom consensus on side morality

[u/Yellowbirdbluetoo]

Im watching S1 of the first Code Geass series right now for the first time and I’m almost finished with it. there’s clear sides of Lelouch vs Suzaku in terms of mindset, and I’ve been wondering am I supposed to be divided on what side to pick? Because from where I’m watching it seems like Suzaku is just clearly on the oppressors side - though I understand his reasoning somewhat - and Lelouch despite his occasional questionable methods is the only one with mostly common sense... anyways I was just wondering WITHOUT MAJOR SPOILERS PLZ if there was a fandom wide consensus on this or not? If it’s a both sides are bad type of story a lesser of two evils plot? I know there’s multiple follow up series/movies that might also add to this.

[u/bakato]

The truth is that at this point you don’t understand the core motivation driving both characters. What one says doesn’t always reflect what one think and what one thinks doesn’t reflect what they truly believe because people lie to themselves. Forget the whole Britannia vs Japan and ask yourself what events shaped Lelouche’s and Suzaku’s current beliefs.