Real issues, real conflict, real use of brainstorming ideas for compromise. It's not just one way or the other, there is a way to find an agreement when we stop arguing one extreme against another and find a common ground.
MacFarlane and the writing crew are not afraid to own, and even be self deprecating, about our current culture (addiction to cigarettes in previous episode was real and hilarious) while also claiming the strengths of our empowerment with the likes of Dolly Parton. I do think Dolly and Gene would be proud!
Also: Fantastic direction by Frakes with a wonderful touch from Sirtis.