The thing about the “moral refutation” version is that the way that would inevitably go is—
PICARD: At last we have ended Section 31 and saved the Federation’s soul. I’m so proud of you all.
SHADOWY FIGURE IN DARK ROOM SOMEWHERE WITH BIG “SECTION 31” SYMBOL ON THE WALL: Aww, isn’t that adorable he thinks so?
I agree. I much prefer the other version with the spy war.