wfz: I know about the issue to which you are referring, but I would argue that Zelda is chosen, where as Link is not. The Kings outright says that the sole reason Tetra lives is to play the role of Princess Zelda, and she does nothing to 'earn' that right. Link however has to prove that he is 'worthy' by completing the tests of the gods and assembling the Triforce shards. He plays the role of the Hero by his own accord. Aonuma also made a point of this.
As for being 'chosen' and carrying a Triforce piece (since birth), Twilight Princess was the first game to introduce that concept, and it did so under special circumstances. It is difficult to apply it retrospectively to the Wind Waker, though the game explains why the Triforces are hidden, regardless.
IxisNaugus: With regards to Ocarina of Time, Link did not learn of his Hylian heritage until returned as an adult and talked to the Deku Tree's sprout. Other than that, I take no issue with your account.
As for the Wind Waker, that's likely what Ganondorf thought. I think the goddesses have different motives, though; I see the fight over the Triforce as test to see if people are worthy of their blessing. The Hylians failed, so they were thrown out, and Ganondorf was punished for his insolence (it is made evident the goddesses are partial - the Hylians were their chosen people, after all). The Twili were no better off in Twilight Princess, though they used forbidden magics, and so no one 'failed' that time.
