"We believe that a man must stand up and judge, sometimes even against his own will. Out there," He flicked a single finger in the direction of the window, indicating space, "There is no Empire and Federation, only what people like you and I bring on our ships in the form of the strength of our people, firepower, and beliefs. Every day we must judge. Judge if an action is the best choice to make, if another ship or race is a threat to our people, or any millions of other choices big or small. You can never say you are not a judge."
Pike locked eyes with Jim, "Or you would be lying to yourself. You and I are judges every day. We have the lives of our crew in our hands, at the very least. Our choices judge, sometimes, always, judge whether or not our crew lives or dies."
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Date: 2009-11-23 04:28 pm (UTC)Pike locked eyes with Jim, "Or you would be lying to yourself. You and I are judges every day. We have the lives of our crew in our hands, at the very least. Our choices judge, sometimes, always, judge whether or not our crew lives or dies."