This is a wonderful and very well thought out essay.
I just started getting into Star Trek and love the interaction between Spock and Kirk; if I had any doubt about K/S this cured it.

Also I can't believe you are the maker of that vid set to 'Dante's Prayer'; I love that video so much!
I have watched it 32+ times since I find it last week and I still get teary-eyed every time. It's just beautiful.