Q; Why does the JAG officer liken Data to a toaster, and not something more contemporary?
A; She was being deliberately derisory, I suspect, to rile Riker. I think myself that she was not in favour of dismantling Data, and while her position meant that she could not officially take sides, she none the less used this as a way to influence matters.
On the question of Data's sentience, I personally would say he is unequivocally. As to his being the property of Starfleet, I find that to be an absurd piece of legislation. Mind you, the law can be a funny thing. In law, it is said, no-one can hear you scream.
Couple of goofs. Tasha's holo-projection was transparent. Why?
Watch the book on the table to Data's left during the hearing scenes. It shifts about, noticeably in the close-up where Data replies "My right to choose".
The Child Where Silence Has Lease Elementary, My Dear Data The Outrageous Okona
Loud As a Whisper The Schizoid Man Unnatural Selection A Matter of Honour
The Measure of a Man The Dauphin Contagion The Royale Times Squared The
Icarus Factor Pen Pals Q Who Samaritan Snare Up The Long
Ladder Manhunt The Emissary
Peak Performance Shades of Grey