Sara turn? Never! She's stronger than she looks.
Oh, believe me, I agree that the Force is two-sided. But knowing both sides and using both sides are two different things. Why do you think I'm something of a rogue myself? There have been a few of us who've ventured over, either intentionally or otherwise, and returned to live fuller lives. Our paths are the Will of the Force, and I'm doing pretty well following mine, as I'm sure you are yours. I know more of the Dark Side than I should at times.
Yes, some of the more philosophical Jedi balk at the use of the Force for any confrontation, but most of us are more than prepared to use it for a "proactive defense." Don't get too cocky about us lying down for anything. Even we realize that it is sometimes neccesary to use pre-emptive force if the resulting action is the right Path.
When it comes to raw power, the Dark Side may be stronger. Maybe. But it is the deep connection with the Force, denied by the very nature of the emotions neccesary for Dark use, that gives a Jedi his true power.
And Palpatine was not killed by Vader or Skywalker. He was destroyed ulitmately by his own megalomania, the final level of power for a Sith. The isolationism, lust for nothing more than self-gain and finally, paranoia. It may have been Vader who delivered the killing blow, (or Han Solo if you count all of Palpatine's "rebirths" through his cloning experiments), but it was the Dark Side itself which eventually consumed him.
And by the way, thanks for the nice words about the pic!😎 😀