I wasn't speaking to you in the particular
Estel, and I agree with you about the need to keep threads alive but I think this one will be ok.
I agree with
Bombadil, that whole scene was a bit of a sham.
The Last Debate chapter in the book was absolutely heart-breaking for me. In the film Gimli rounds it off with that terrible line ("Small chance of success, what are we waiting for !?") and the scene completely misses the point.
And I know this isn't necessary to point out right now, but Legolas.....A diversion? You're kidding!
I really dislike this scene.