You really have to keep in mind that M-Day really changed the X-Men's standing in the Marvel Universe. They once represented a race of humans that was set to become the dominant race in the world to being on the verge of extinction. As leader of the X-Men, and de facto leader of the mutant race, he doesn't have the luxury to second guess himself. He sees that he has to make the hard choices, ones that Cable once advocated as a mutant survivor from his future, to protect what is left of them. Sure, every death of a mutant brings them one step closer to extinction, a fact that weighs heavily on his mind. But if that one death helps prevent the death of many others, you have to do what is best for the majority. With regards to his treatment of Laura, the same rules apply. If you have a weapon at your disposal that you can use to protect you and yours, it is a simple decision to make. Does he know that he is hurting her in the process? Of course he does. In Second Coming, despite hard choices he made, he was still conscious of the hurtful and vicious consequences of his actions and decisions. The choices Cyclops is making now is no different than that of a president or general charged with protecting their land and people. Every sacrifice is hard, but they must be made. As Cyclops has taken on the full role of leader, this was something that was inevitable, and I believe has made him a more interesting and realistic character. Don't be surprised that if the fate of the mutant race changes in the future, there will be a storyline delving into the personal ramifications of his choices during this time. It may end up tearing him apart in the end. One needs only look back in history to see the toll these decisions take on responsible and caring leaders during times of war. And for the X-Men and mutants in general, do not fool yourself into thinking that they are not fighting a war of survival at the moment.
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