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Posted by Dinah on July 27, 2002, at 23:02:54
> I keep thinking of Mr. Spock's dying words- the good of the whole outweighs the good of the one (something to that effect). That most definitely has been forgotten here, but I'm optimistic at Dr. Bob's last post. Take care, judy
But Judy, Spock didn't have the last word. Remember what Kirk told him in the sequel....
I think Dr. Bob does an admirable job of balancing the good of the one against the good of the many. Because the one does matter. Each one does matter.
Posted by Dinah on July 28, 2002, at 1:22:50
In reply to Re: For some reason... » judy1, posted by Dinah on July 27, 2002, at 23:02:54
Oops. Should have added a disclaimer here given the perilous times. My post was more a combination of a Trekker's fascination with Star Trek trivia and a statement of personal philosophy with a dash of support for Dr. Bob. It wasn't directly related to the situation recently endured, or to the beliefs of anyone involved.
Live long and prosper.
Dinah
Posted by Dinah on July 28, 2002, at 1:31:44
In reply to Re: For some reason..., posted by Dinah on July 28, 2002, at 1:22:50
First off, let me say that Mr. Spock's actions were clearly heroic at the end of that movie. He thought quickly and clearly and acted decisively. He chose what he knew to be a painful death. I'm sure he rightly received whatever commendations were available to him.
But I always wondered about the use of the phrase about the good of the many outweighing the good of the few or the one, in that context. As heroic as his actions were, he didn't precisely sacrifice himself for the good of the crew. He was going to die one way or another anyway, so as the only person physiologically equipped to save the ship, he chose to die that way. But it's clear his death was inevitable. Wouldn't a more appropriate choice of final words be more along the lines of "It was the only logical choice, Captain."
I just always wondered about that.
Now in the next movie where everybody jeopardizes their lives and careers to help Dr. McCoy and Mr. Spock, it seems appropriate to say that sometimes the good of the one outweighs the good of the many, because there was more risk involved.
Does this make sense to anyone but me?
Posted by mair on July 28, 2002, at 11:08:43
In reply to Re: For some reason..., posted by Dinah on July 28, 2002, at 1:22:50
I'm glad you clarified that. I don't think this Board would be a very good place to draw those analogies (and probably not at this time either).
Mair
Posted by Dinah on July 28, 2002, at 14:46:42
In reply to Re: For some reason... » Dinah, posted by mair on July 28, 2002, at 11:08:43
I'm sorry Mair. (Dinah hangs head). It's just the way my mind works. One statement starts another and another and another. And sometimes I lose track of what the original statement was about.
I'm sure you realize that I would be the last to intentionally disturb the charming atmosphere on this board.
An abashed,
Dinah
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