I don't think we should expect everyone to GET this one. I mean, if you're a kid or just ignorant you probably just thought you saw a western
If you can't see the 60's subtext then I can't help you.
Love this episode at the very end where only the fence is getting all shot up, Kirk withholds, and the aliens allow the federation to approach and make friends!
Bottom line: for something to harm us we must first ALLOW it to do so.
