because O'Brien Must SufferIf Starfleet had been told what the local laws were, why didn't that information trickle down to O'Brien so he could be much more careful or take his leave on Risa instead?

because O'Brien Must SufferIf Starfleet had been told what the local laws were, why didn't that information trickle down to O'Brien so he could be much more careful or take his leave on Risa instead?
If Starfleet had been told what the local laws were, why didn't that information trickle down to O'Brien so he could be much more careful or take his leave on Risa instead?
In most cases, ignorance of the law doesn't exonerate you.
Was he actually spying in that case or was he wrongly accused?
So they definitely had a poo corner?
In most cases, ignorance of the law doesn't exonerate you. However, it seems like the Agrathi should have at least t notified Starfleet of what happened before punishment, even if they still had every intention of going along with the punishment. I can't imagine the Agrathi would have good diplomatic relations with anyone for very long if they don't even bother to inform anyone beforehand.
O'Brien was curious about Argrathi technology, and just asked one too many questions. So I'd have to say the latter.
You summed it up perfectly.If it weren't for The Visitor, Hard Time might have been the most emotional episode of that season. It really is an underrated gem.
We know essentially nothing about how the Agrathi investigated, prosecuted, tried, and sentenced suspected crimes. We think it was unfair to O'Brien based on knowing O'Brien's character, without knowing exactly what he did or was suspected of.
O'Brien is not a spy. Any reasonable judicial action would have verified this. Hence, my complete lack of charity for his tormentors.
[I am] still dealing with the effects of loneliness and isolation thanks to lockdown. It is a horrible thing to contend with and is not something I would wish on anyone as it can break you.
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