The Irish Unification of 2024

Derry Girls Ending

DATA :

Sir, I am finding it difficult to understand 

many aspects of Ansata conduct. 

Much of their behavioural norm would 

be defined by my programme 

as unnecessary and unacceptable.

PICARD: 

By my programme as well, Data.

DATA: 

But if that is so, Captain, why are 

their methods so often successful? 

I have been reviewing the history 

of armed rebellion and it appears 

that terrorism IS an effective way 

to promote political change.

PICARD: 

Yes, it can be, but I have never subscribed to the theory that political power flows from the barrel of a gun.

DATA: 

Yet there are numerous examples where it was successful. The independence of the Mexican State from Spain, the Irish Unification of 2024, and the Kensey Rebellion.

PICARD: 

Yes, I am aware of them.

DATA: 

Then would it be accurate to say that 

Terrorism IS acceptable when all options 

for peaceful settlement 

have been foreclosed?

PICARD: 

Data, these are questions that Mankind 

has been struggling with throughout history. 

Your confusion is only human.