There is a distinct difference between earlier Trek's optimistic liberal humanism, and modern Trek's shrillness about specific political issues of the day. >Pi

There is a distinct difference between earlier Trek's optimistic liberal humanism, and modern Trek's shrillness about specific political issues of the day. >Picard is literally known for lengthy preachy monologues about how people should be. His two notable TNG monologues are in * "Measure of a Man", about freedom for sentient life. * "The First Duty", about telling the truth no matter what.