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Hawkshaw_245 · 18th June 2006, 10:15 PM

The theory of 'non-interference' in dealing with new civilizations is a warm, fuzzy, pleasant idea. But how could you practice it? And why?

The realities are life are often harsh. Even in a space-faring futuristic society, there is still the need for new technologies and resources to support it, and to improve it.

No matter what your intent may be, your societies needs must fit into your thinking. And to some extent, they must take precedence.

I say this, because I've always had problems with the seemingly endless resources available to Starfleet, and the Federation. Never did they mention a shortage of ANYTHING, no matter how many resources they consumed...personnel, material, fuel, medicine.

Only in those far-flung, remote backwater outposts was there ever any threat of discomfort for anybody.

And the Federation technology reached a level that I felt was unbelievable, and 'too perfect'. I mean, an engineer could repair any damage or fix any problem on a ship, virtually by punching a few buttons!!!

Though the Prime Directive, and the 'peaceful coexistence' theme of Trek is a good one, I don't think it's especially realistic.

18th June 2006, 10:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hawkshaw_245 On the Edge of Sanity Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 140	Re: The Prime Directive: Why It Should Be Abolished The theory of 'non-interference' in dealing with new civilizations is a warm, fuzzy, pleasant idea. But how could you practice it? And why? The realities are life are often harsh. Even in a space-faring futuristic society, there is still the need for new technologies and resources to support it, and to improve it. No matter what your intent may be, your societies needs must fit into your thinking. And to some extent, they must take precedence. I say this, because I've always had problems with the seemingly endless resources available to Starfleet, and the Federation. Never did they mention a shortage of ANYTHING, no matter how many resources they consumed...personnel, material, fuel, medicine. Only in those far-flung, remote backwater outposts was there ever any threat of discomfort for anybody. And the Federation technology reached a level that I felt was unbelievable, and 'too perfect'. I mean, an engineer could repair any damage or fix any problem on a ship, virtually by punching a few buttons!!! Though the Prime Directive, and the 'peaceful coexistence' theme of Trek is a good one, I don't think it's especially realistic.