Babylon 5/Recap/S05/E03 The Paragon of Animals

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We've got to watch this, Delenn. We've got to watch this very closely. Because we are standing on the proverbial slippery slope, and if we're not careful, there's a big fall out there that's just waiting to happen.
—President Sheridan

This episode contains examples of:

  • Berserk Button: When Sheridan learns who is behind the raiders he orders the White Stars to proceed directly to the planet, eliminate the raiders, then destroy any ships that emerge from the jumpgate.
  • Jumping Off the Slippery Slope: Sheridan actually says this with regards to the new power of the Alliance.
  • Moral Myopia: The Drazi claim the moral high ground based on the fact that they have never oppressed another race. Then it turns out they're the one sponsoring the raider terrorizing the Enphili.
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