*Stares at feet* Sorry. . . .

Personally, I think, it should be either or. EITHER, they follow the noninterference policy to the letter, OR, they should induct every single new race into the empire as soon as it's discovered. But that's just me :P

I like my democracy, but for the love of all things Holy, let's not get into real world politics.

Okay! So, what do you want me to run down next?