Back to the 6

Originally we all guessed who the Oceanic 6 were...both Mike and I correctly guessed 4 of the revealed 6...but then, who are the 8 that Jack is telling a story about? And is Jin's death a cover-up of some sort...I would argue "yes" inasmuch that his tombstone says he died 9/22/04...

This gets back to the Season Premier when the 'lawyer' asks Hurley, "Are they still alive?" This must reference people outside the celebrity Oceanic 6...there is some cover-up going on (i.e. Ben/Sayid episode), but what exactly is it? Why?

This is likely a part of the time-continum issue, the ability to live longer and heal miracuously on the island...but beyond that?

I think this is the main question that Ji Yeon brings up...is this 4 different time periods (i.e. Frieght, Island, Flash-back, Flash-Forward) or is this happening all in 1 consistent timeline? (with the help of a Constant)

Definitely worth thinking about...I just hope we start getting more answers now and less questions...