This thread occurred 7 years ago so I don't know if anyone will respond to my post, I'll post it anyway.
Ishara was playing them, but she also was considering joining them too. It's very clear to me that she was at a crossroads, even Troi said as much. But since she was with the Coalition for 15 years it was…

I thought Patrick Stewart was gay. Maybe that's what these other people felt too. It does not matter to me anyway. Patrick Stewart is a brilliant actor. Sir Ian McKellen is an equally brilliant actor as well. I like seeing anything with them in it. I will lose no respect for them being gay. I don't believe anyone can…