[TML] A Plague of Spacemen

[Stuart Frew]

>
> I am a firm believer that the Star Trek Prime Directive (which they didn't
> seem to follow) was a bit of wisdom, as far as planets with radically
> different technology goes.
>
> Look at the trouble it causes here on Earth when we let technology go
> anywhere.

Ah, but what about humanitarian tech.

Will you let tens of thousands die because a planet doesn't have germ
theory yet?

The same tech can be used for germ warfare or some other duel use.

I've always thought the Prime Directive to be a little heartless. A kind
of Cultural Darwinism.
If the planet doesn't make it into (interstellar) space its considered
inferior not worthy of help. Let them rot.

Of course rampant colonialism is not so good ether.