Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.2013

Grant Ward:
Hydra's protocol on gifteds is pretty straightforward. An acquisition team is sent out to convince or capture the gifted. If those two options aren't possible, then they'll take them out.

Skye:
Even if the gifted doesn't pose a threat?

Grant Ward:
A gifted that refuses Hydra is a threat. And threats are taken care of quickly.

Skye:
That's the difference between S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra.

Grant Ward:
And that's why Hydra will win. Because while a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent is considering right and wrong, Hydra's already taken the shot.