>They divide lifeforms into three basic groups:
>
> - human;
> - not quite human, but tolerable; and
> - animals.
>
>Sometimes they can be told
>apart by visual inspection, but the differents are cosmetic.
>Examples: Earthpeople, Corellians, Jyuraians, Zardons, Gamilons,
>Bajorans, the Cyberrace of Mondas (before modification). Human
>species are embraced as brethren by the Church of Man.

>"Not quite human" is a slightly broader category, and basically
>encompasses humanoid creatures <snip> Examples: Klingons,
>Vulcans/Romulans, Salusians, Minbari, Narns, Centauri. These
>creatures are considered unfortunate, but accepted as fellow
>sentients.

Wait -- so they consider Bajorans "human," but not Vulcans? Do Vulcans have the funky eyebrows Romulans have, or is it due to their long lifespans and green (i.e., using hemocyaenin instead of hemoglobin) blood?

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