No, they should have created a new character, which would showcase TRUE acceptance by their crewmates, based on a personal commitment to heroism and excellence which could - if the writers had any sense - done so much MORE f9r the “cause”. YOU want to be accepted ? Support and sustain those around you. STOP tearing…

So- is it about heroic characters living out the story or about YOU getting validation showcasing your own proclivities? The notion that doing this to an established caharacter because he won't be as likely to get WRITTEN out is ridiculous on every possible level. They CHOOSE who to write in and write out. They’re…