I agree completely that this is telling us to watch out for Thingol and his
little problem with the Silmarils later on.
But I don't necessarily think Thingol is saying 'I don't care' about the evil
that Feanor's sons have done. I think he is looking at it strategically - i.e.
what will be the impact on the alliances with the various princes of the
Noldor, and what are the implications for the realm. That doesn't make it
forgiveable, but it is the reality of the situation he finds himself in.
I find it ironic, too, given that Feanor's more dodgy sons already see everyone
as a potential enemy, and allies only in expediency. Thingol trusts them enough
to believe that they both will contnue to recognise a common enemy, at this
stage. And himself,
too.
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