[Report This]Date: 27 Jul 2021 19:15 Title: When I Was a Child
Nice to get a timeline of where we are in this history - just after the Dominion War. I'm enjoying the reverie about Star Fleet's mission vs. its recent activities. Brings to mind the old adage about swamps and aligators.
Actually, I'm kind of with Yeega on this one.. To quote the blind emperor, "I'm not concerned about the kind of people we are. I'm concerned about the kind of people we might be tempted to become." Of course that concern is probably not well balanced against the potential threats, particularly to his homeworld. But there might be a workable compromise.
Great little story wrap with Deen. I always like it when the last sentence carries the stinger. And the visuals of Paris are greatly appreciated. It has been too long since I was there.
Thanks!! rbs
Author's Response: Fundamental philosophical differences, I guess. And clearly, a lot of it has to do with your environment. If Deen had never left her world, if she had remained sheltered in that peaceful society and had never known war, no doubt she'd think just like her fellow people do. They are probably both right and wrong at the same time.