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The people that are attacking Michael Burnham as a Mary Sue are likely racist/sexist. I have no problem saying that considering how flawed the character is. Shes far from a perfect protagonist, the only problem people have with her is shes a strong black female, something racists have problem with. And no, I don't listen to opinions from bigots off of YouTube that make hundreds of videos about feminism and SJWs. I have zero interest in listening to their fragility. If you could explain to me why Michael is too perfect without linking to bigoted youtube videos, I might understand where you're coming from better.
There are female characters that could easily fit the cringeworthy "Mary Sue" (like Alice in the Resident Evil movies where the director is the star's husband) but Burnham is doesn't fit this and again I have no problem disproving this.
Luke was floating at the end of The Last Jedi. Rey was also doing something similar. Force users have always used the force to defy gravity to a limited extent, like the Emperor straight levitating on the Republic chairs in Revenge of the Sith or Luke force jumping out of the carbonite machine.
Now, the kiss was something that I didn't care for at all. I can't personally defend that.