The Enterprise tries to save an Earth colony from an incoming stellar fragment. We learn that this colony is perfectly balanced, with its members genetically modified and in perfect balance with nature. The stellar fragment might not do as much damage to them as the crew's presence and the desire of those fascinated by the Enterprise's technology to leave.
Troi once again falls for a handsome man with whom a long-term relationship is not possible.
This episode seems to have a pro-life message. It's argued that this colony has no right to terminate fetuses with imperfections, because they could develop into people with something to contribute. Perhaps it's meant to only apply to detectable defects (e.g. Down's Syndrome), but it seems to be preaching against terminating pregnancies in general.
Troi once again falls for a handsome man with whom a long-term relationship is not possible.
This episode seems to have a pro-life message. It's argued that this colony has no right to terminate fetuses with imperfections, because they could develop into people with something to contribute. Perhaps it's meant to only apply to detectable defects (e.g. Down's Syndrome), but it seems to be preaching against terminating pregnancies in general.