29 March 2026
Log 037: Morality Aborted
“Separating children from their parents isn't exceptional; it's reprehensible.”
When moral absolutes such as this exist, how can we determine what is right or wrong for ourselves?
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Roddenberry Foundation graphic: Nahla Ake in the captain's chair beneath the quote "Separating children from their parents is not exceptional. It's reprehensible."
In Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, then Captain Nahla Ake understands the letter of the law to be incompatible with what is right.
Her words are a reminder that we must prioritize the dignity and safety of humanity above doctrine, especially when it comes to the lives of children.
Image: The Roddenberry Foundation
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