I think Rodenberry was commenting on the behaviour of certain American officials who, in finding other people not living by the ‘democratic ideals’ espoused in the US Constitution (as interpreted by their own vision) — act to force conformity WITH their own vision regardless of the original vision of America’s ‘founding fathers’. Hence, those who are rich can practice ‘freedom of speech and expression’ through providing valuable ‘gifts’ and money to those in positions of authority (thus influencing their decisions) whilst some NOT having such wealth cannot even genuinely ‘speak’ or ‘express’ themselves in public forums without fear of retribution [ie: peacefully assembled war protesters (armed only with signs) stormed by weapon wielding police whom the authorities order to quash the public exercise of ”free speech and expression’ (both in the 1960s & the early 2000s)

Both series criticized the preference for control and order, over the populace, by the very few as opposed to the rights of the individual.

Thanks for posting so much regarding #6. Only wish they’d televise it again in the USA. It might’ve been banned during the Bush years because (like so many detective shows) it provoked thought over mindless observation.