TNG 2x15 Pen Pals

    • Admiral Patrick@dubvee.orgOPEnglish
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      11 days ago

      It’s not the best episode, but it does have a good debate about the Prime Directive.

      So we make an exception in the deaths of millions?

      Yes.

      And is it the same situation if it’s an epidemic and not a geological calamity?

      Absolutely

      What about a war? If generations of conflict is killing millions, do we interfere?

      …(crickets)

      Well, we’re all a little less secure in our moral certitude. And what if it’s not just killings. If an oppressive government is enslaving millions? You see, the Prime Directive has many different functions not the least of which is to protect us. To prevent us from allowing our emotions to overwhelm our judgement.