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Have you ever considered that the Prime Directive is not only not ethical, but also illogical, and perhaps morally indefensible?
Right now, memes are welcome in the main community.
If and when we feel the need to make the split, Risa will rise-a again.
Even worse, he was just re-using Kirk’s old password!
Personally, I want to solve the Mystery of Pelia’s Brooch.
DS9 said that genetic modification was still allowed for the treatment of serious illnesses. So it doesn’t make sense for all permanent genetic modification to be banned.
The franchise is fairly consistent about genetic enhancements (i.e., augmentation) are illegal, while medical procedures are not. The Darwin station is the biggest outlier.
They didn’t say anything about it in “Masterpiece Society” either.
That colony wasn’t a member of the Federation, though.> Also, when Torres was pregnant in Voyager, she wanted the Doctor to modify her baby to remove Klingon traits and no one said it was illegal.
Also, when Torres was pregnant in Voyager, she wanted the Doctor to modify her baby to remove Klingon traits and no one said it was illegal.
One could argue that’s not an augmentation.
I have no sympathy for Stockton Rush whatsoever, but search and rescue services are basic, essential, and should never be provided at a cost.