in retrospect this was a very weak episode, let alone series finale. here's the worse part to me, Riker is trying to make a decision based on events from the past right? the events from the past have nothing to do with the dilemma Riker is facing! Trip wasn't really defying a long standing order or principle, he was just trying to save his friend and ship, that's only a vague interpretation of what Riker was going thru at best.
the two parter "Terra Prime" was a better way to end the series, as it ended with hope for the future as well as an emotional attachment to the characters. the only good thing to come out of "These are the voyages.." is the last scene, with Picard, then Kirk, and finally Archer stating the Enterprise's mission statement. I'd like to find that clip on it's own, that was well done and the only thing that saved the episode.