madimpossibledreamer

Given that Surak’s whole thing was essentially ‘sacrifice the individuality that leads to rage and murder for the greater good of society’, Vulcan society tends to read more communal society (Asian, among others) to me, therefore ‘it is good for the individual to sacrifice on behalf of society’. Not as much Omelas or ‘the end justifies the means’.

Vulukor’s turtle-people have returned, this time with Stanzun.

( predictions of things going wrong )

( i am actually thinking of my job spock thanks )

        The truth is distressing, because for a man who goes by logic, to learn that he’s missing information and, as McCoy would say, ‘jumping to conclusions prematurely’.  “I was making judgments without all the facts.”
        To Spock’s surprise, Kirk is smiling at him, with no trace of the emotion Spock believes would be logical in this moment.  “Spock, that’s what we do in command.  We make the decisions we can based on the information we have in the time we’ve got.”
        Spock narrows his eyes.  It’s slightly less of a point of pride where a human is being more logical about this than he is.  “So you have no complaints whatsoever?”
        Kirk shrugs.  “No.  You could have investigated more.  But given why some of the Admirals like to get on my case and my rep didn’t help matters.”
        Let go of any feelings of irritation.  “What advice would you give, in this case?”
        To his credit, the man actually considers the answer.  “Try to get more information, stall for time, and make the best decision you can.  That one’s Chris.” 

( xenophobia attack )