Is the Trill part of the Federation in Deep Space 9?

[Uncle Sock]

Just to be clear, I'm not arguing for one side over the other. Merely poking at assumptions and providing possible counterpoints.

I know, same here.

 

[Farscape One]

One might also say, "Considering how many Bajorans we have seen in Starfleet, I don't think they all needed that."


Just to be clear, I'm not arguing for one side over the other. Merely poking at assumptions and providing possible counterpoints.

Regarding the Bajorans in Starfleet...

A couple factors might have made it possible. First, sympathy for their Occupation situation. Second, as an enticement to show Bajor that Federation membership was a good thing. ("Look how diverse we are. You're not a member yet, but we are already allowing Bajorans to be a part of Starfleet.") In other words, great P.R.

 

[Tosk]

might have

Exactly.