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Originally Posted by Mr. Blonde
Well obviously this, but I was just wondering if the show attempted to explain it another way other than suspension of disbelief. They seem to do a pretty good job of that in general.
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The Next Generation was all about diplomacy. The Enterprises mission was to explore new worlds and make good relations with other class M planets and high tech civilizations. Why would they send anyone lesser than the most talented staff?
Star Trek is the Utopian mixture of capitalism and democracy. Everyone is equal, but talent and effort is rewarded and given bigger responsibilities.
I thought it was pretty clear that all starfleet officers and members are the top echelon of the human race. Everyone's goal is to better themselves in any way they can. I wouldn't expect a barn rat like you to understand.