From: Elizabeth Childs (echilds@linex.com)
Date: Mon Dec 20 1999 - 12:00:08 MST
> On Monday, November 22, 1999 1:15 PM john grigg starman125@hotmail.com
> wrote:
> > >One thing in favor of "Babylon 5": at least it wasn't "Star Trek.":)
> >
> > Hey, now I realize that "Star Trek" has been accused of growing stale
but
> it
> > has alot going for it! "Star Trek" has shown not just this nation but
the
> > globe a vision of the world where humanity lives in harmony with itself
> and
> > many other species with the goal of peaceful exploration. This show has
> > broken racial stereotypes in terms of tv and inspired many young people
to
> > pursue careers in science.
Daniel Ust said:
> So. I nowhere deny its influence, but this does not mean it's a great
show
> or that I have to like it.
I'm not a big fan either, but I loved Jeff Greenwald's very funny book
"Future Perfect," where he travels around the world interviewing Star Trek
fans. It helped me to understand why the show is important even if I don't
personally want to watch it.
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