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The Stars of Star Trek: Section 31 Know Why You're Nervous About the Movie (gizmodo.com)
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[–] 16 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Villains or heroes isn't the issue. It's the argument that we need a group that doesn't play by the rules that apply to the rest of society that I find problematic.

Shouldn't we strive for a world in which the rules really do apply to all? Can't we hope to conceive of a set of laws standards by which we should all be judged? Isn't the world of Star Trek meant in some way to be aspirational, rather than just a reflection of what we have now?

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    We live in a world that has walls federation worlds, and those federation worlds have to be guarded.

    Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lieutenant Barclay?

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Who’s gonna do it? You? You, Lieutenant Barclay?

    Yes?

    Lieutenant Barklay and the huge, powerful, and successful paramilitary organization who employs him are exactly who is supposed to guard Federation worlds. Which is what they do.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    @toast

    Well. The point of too many action films or series is that: Rules and moral are a luxury, you can't afford in times of crisis.

    Star Trek has not really taken this stance, whilst making clear that making the right choice isn't necessarily the one with the desired outcome.

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