I think the analogy still applies. There are loads of people who I interact with who say things I don’t want to hear/profound disagree with. The block list includes people with whom it doesn’t feel viable to have a discussion with without things descending into flames.
That’s not at all what the Neutral Zone is for.
It’s a negotiated border preventing all out physical war.
The Romulans weren’t merely speaking ideas the Federation doesn’t want to hear.
I think the analogy still applies. There are loads of people who I interact with who say things I don’t want to hear/profound disagree with. The block list includes people with whom it doesn’t feel viable to have a discussion with without things descending into flames.