Re: Star Trek fans, what do you think?

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CHEDGES (chedges@sct.robins.af.mil) wrote:
> Star Trek is an element of the imagination industry. While it
> mmay ask social questions and
> explore humanity, it's primary purpose is to entertain.

The purpose of something does not determine the way
people/society may deal with it. While I am not a "Trekkie", I have
dealt with devoted Trekkies and I would challenge you to tell them
that "Trek" is mere entertainment. Look at the conventions... There
is more to Trek than Hollywood.

Gregg

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