Original: Whedon , Serenity : Director 's Commentary , track 11 '' Miranda '' What the crew of Serenity , and specifically Mal and his lifestyle , represent is the idea that people should have the right to make their own decisions , even if those decisions are bad .
Simplified: Whedon , Serenity : Director 's Commentary , track 11 '' Miranda '' The crew of Serenity , and specifically Mal , show the idea that people should have the right to chose for themselves , even if those choices are bad .