Chancellor Avill Durken. When talking with Captain Picard about the ramifications of his new knowledge, Chancellor Durken says, Chan. Durken:I'm overwhelmed. I'm quite overwhelmed. I go home each night to a loving wife, two beautiful daughters, eat the evening meal together as a family. I think that's important. And they always ask me if I have had a good day. Capt. Picard:And how will you answer them tonight, Chancellor? Chan. Durken:I will have to say that this morning I was the leader of the universe as I knew it. This afternoon, I am only a voice in a chorus. But, I think it was a good day. Chancellor Durken is obviously able to adjust to the new reality that the crew of the Enterprise represent. But there are other people on this planet who are much more conservative. This faction's reactionary view is expressed by Krola. Krola:Can you be so enraptured with space travel that you are blind to the threat they represent? [later in the same discussion] Krola:Chancellor, I mean no disrespect, but I have repeatedly warned you about your policies. Taking us too quickly where we have no business going in the first place. New philosophies. New economics. New technologies. There are still many people who value our traditional way of life and I for one am willing to die to defend it. Mirasta:Open your eyes, Krola. We are part of a greater community. We can't ignore it. The episode concludes with the following scene: Chan. Durken:My people are not ready to accept what you represent. Everything that happened at the hospital proves that. And Krola is the best evidence of all. We must slow down. And allow those who are like him to join us in the present before we can move into the future. Mirasta:But when we encounter other beings in space, our people must be ready. Chan. Durken:The warp program will have to be delayed. We will divert more resources to education and social development. To prepare for the day when we are ready. Mirasta:Chancellor, I strongly disagree. Chan. Durken:I know. Captain, you once said if I asked you to leave, you would do so without hesitation. I'm afraid I must ask you to do just that.
Chancellor Avill Durken. When talking with Captain Picard about the ramifications of his new knowledge, Chancellor Durken says, Chan. Durken:I'm overwhelmed. I'm quite overwhelmed. I go home each night to a loving wife, two beautiful daughters, eat the evening meal together as a family. I think that's important. And they always ask me if I have had a good day. Capt. Picard:And how will you answer them tonight, Chancellor? Chan. Durken:I will have to say that this morning I was the leader of the universe as I knew it. This afternoon, I am only a voice in a chorus. But, I think it was a good day. Chancellor Durken is obviously able to adjust to the new reality that the crew of the Enterprise represent. But there are other people on this planet who are much more conservative. This faction's reactionary view is expressed by Krola. Krola:Can you be so enraptured with space travel that you are blind to the threat they represent? [later in the same discussion] Krola:Chancellor, I mean no disrespect, but I have repeatedly warned you about your policies. Taking us too quickly where we have no business going in the first place. New philosophies. New economics. New technologies. There are still many people who value our traditional way of life and I for one am willing to die to defend it. Mirasta:Open your eyes, Krola. We are part of a greater community. We can't ignore it. The episode concludes with the following scene: Chan. Durken:My people are not ready to accept what you represent. Everything that happened at the hospital proves that. And Krola is the best evidence of all. We must slow down. And allow those who are like him to join us in the present before we can move into the future. Mirasta:But when we encounter other beings in space, our people must be ready. Chan. Durken:The warp program will have to be delayed. We will divert more resources to education and social development. To prepare for the day when we are ready. Mirasta:Chancellor, I strongly disagree. Chan. Durken:I know. Captain, you once said if I asked you to leave, you would do so without hesitation. I'm afraid I must ask you to do just that.