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Subject: A Private Little War
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Date: Wed, 12-Mar-86 12:34:04 EST
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Well, I am sure this has been discussed before, but I just saw
the episode last night and wanted to put in my 2 cents.
In my opinion, Kirk violated the prime directive up and down
the pike.  The balance of power is a fine idea, but don't give
guns to Tyree, but take them away from the hill people.  (I think
it was the hill people the Kilngons were backing.)  I mean, kick the
Klingons' butts and then come down and take away all the guns.
They would never be able to make them again, since they didn't
make them in the first place.  Remember, the barrels were too nice
to have been made on the primitive forge.  Ah well, Kirk has said it
himself that he is a soldier and not a politician.  Although you'd think
on a mission to meet new people, you'd want a politician along.
     
"No, I wouldn't call it fascinating, Captain, merely... interesting."
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Michael S. Weiss
The Pennsylvania State University
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