| Re: The Prime Directive: Why It Should Be Abolished
If I'm remembering correctly, the episode Brian refers to is from the original Star Trek, yes? And I think, if memory serves, it was titled "Balance of Power" -- and, yes, the Prime Directive (General Order One) was in effect in the series at that point, as it was introduced in the early broadcast episodes. However, Kirk had no trouble putting it (or any other rule) aside whenever the situation (in his mind) demanded it. It's a wonder he wasn't courts-martialed more often.... Maybe the middle name (Tiberius) threw them off, thinking he might just revert to type..... |