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Not equipped to handle sexual assault cases. This is a very well-documented issue.

I'm not certain about the retro-style logo on the wall (I suspect the blockier lettering on the tote bag represents the actual series logo), but might this be the first look at (a version of) the series uniform?

This has unfortunately been the case in sexual assault cases since...forever, really.

There are almost never any witnesses, human memory is fallible, alcohol is sometimes a factor...the justice system is not well-equipped to handle it.

Good - the original case seemed pretty straightforward.

I think the general policy is that genetic augmentation to grant superpowers is bad, while genetic treatment of disease or other medical conditions is generally okay.

They tiptoed right up to the line without outright stating it.

I don't really have a problem with the resolution...it just seemed to have been unplanned and bolted on, and was contradictory to the beginning of the season.

Payroll is a large portion of any budget, and I haven't seen any credible claims that it's possible to cut round it, or that they're even trying.

I don't think it's possible to make budget cuts that huge without cutting staff.

You're free to give them the benefit of the doubt. The union is not obligated to, and I'm inclined to think their concerns are very valid.

the SNW stardate madness would seem to continue

Nature is healing.

I'd hardly call it "cherry picking" - "We are also committed to capping, not cutting, public service employment" is a complete statement unto itself, and constitutes an election promise. There's no ambiguity, and there are no caveats provided.

If you want to make the argument that they intend to reduce departmental budgets by 15% without cutting staff...I'm willing to listen to it, but I don't think it's likely to happen. And the departments don't appear to have been instructed to do so.