>
> "I am sorry, perhaps I can still get this Bajoran dispite your diplomatic
>indiscretion." Dais was quickly becoming an unhappy Trill. "I am not sure
> how you are planning on blaming Starfleet in this incident, Mister. It is your job
>to review incoming materials and persons under the guidelines set
> before you. You did not do that. As a result, you have information that you should
>not have. The Bajoran came to the station on a Bajoran ship."
> Dais glanced toward the Lieutenant to see if there was anything else that needed to
>be discussed.
>
> Lt. Thompson had nothing further.
>
> Dais turned back to the two customs officials. "Thank you for your time, gentlemen.
> If there is nothing else, then you can go back to your
> stations."
>
With the same dirty grin on their faces they left without saying a word. Happy
that they no longer had jurisdiction.
>
> The Trill waited until the two were gone before speaking to the Lieutenant. "I must
>admit that this is a new arena for me, Lieutenant. I would
> appreciate some advice on this matter."
>
"Well, Commander I have been doing this for a litte while now, and I have learned
one truth that over rides all others. In the world of politics and diplomacy one
often has to do something wrong before he can accomplish something that is right. My
best advice is to be true to your primary responsibility, and let the others fall into
their own place. Mine to to make sure that the diplomats get what they need, and to
assist them interface with the various levels of Starfleet. That includes helping
them through situations like this.
While I am not telling you what your job is, I am only guessing that your job is to
see to the safe and smooth operation of this station. Just follow that...
On another note, Starfleet and Customs have never really gotten along particularily
since they share joint jurisdiction on this station. Pissing contests are part of the
job, so do nto worry too much about annoying them. Just try to avoid it getting to
the level of say the Director of Federation Customs. That always means that the CinC
gets involved and the politicians start throwing sharp objects for him to catch. I
nearly caused one of those incidents on my first day, and that is why I am a Lt
instead of a Lt. Commander. " he said with a smile. Personally, I would suggest
making an appointment to see the security chief of the Bajoran Consulate or even the
Ambassador. His office is in the embassy that is in the city of Oakland. If you talk
to him about the situation you may be able to deal with the situation within the law
and very quietly. I an set up an meeting if you wish. Oh, and another thing, sir.
Going to the press with this... a bad idea. Going to the !
press is always a bad thing."
{response}
--
- Chris
http://home.earthlink.net/~csalmi
ICQ: 28233696
