Joseph spoke from the next room.

"This coup will destroy The Federation."

Ben responded.

"Its no coup. Just security measures against an intractable foe."

Joseph wasn't having it.

"I know its a coup, because that's exactly what they're not calling it."

Second-guessing Command was too easy a game to play, so Ben resisted.

"Dad, sometimes the means needed to safeguard our security bump up against our freedoms. That's to be expected."

Joseph then emerged wearing the  Starfleet tunic of his grandfather, Admiral Cartwright.

Ben was struck silent. Joseph nodded.

"I once knew a man felt the exact same way."