Harriet wrote: <9) Voice from the Past: The politics, you apathetic lot!>
Who, us? <wide eyed injured look> That's all I watch it for, of course.
Seriously, I do think the episode is important (if rather less than brilliantly executed :-)) for its clear statement on the limits to peaceful, lawful dissension within the Federation (ummm ... Do Not Pass Go. And You Can't Collect $200 if you're dead). Wonder how many planetary governers of dubious 'loyalty' found themselves 'replaced' in the immediate aftermath?
And even if he's rather less than himself at the time, Blake's 'A chance. Our first real chance. And, one free of violence and bloodshed,' is rather touching, poor man.
<Er, yes, and Avon in a black shirt grabbing Blake doesn't do it any harm.>
<grin>
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