[ariamne]

I remember that Star Trek episode. I saw it again not long after 9/11; I think the writers would have had quite a different script if this episode were produced today. As I recall, the terrorist who kidnapped Crusher was handsome and idealistic and presented as a sympathetic character. If it had been one of our islamic terrorists, when Capt. Picard announced "on-screen", he would have been treated to the spectacle of Crusher's head being sawed off and kicked around like a soccer ball. Then again, the show did have a very liberal slant.

[Nowhere Man]

I remember that Star Trek episode. I saw it again not long after 9/11; I think the writers would have had quite a different script if this episode were produced today. As I recall, the terrorist who kidnapped Crusher was handsome and idealistic and presented as a sympathetic character. If it had been one of our islamic terrorists, when Capt. Picard announced "on-screen", he would have been treated to the spectacle of Crusher's head being sawed off and kicked around like a soccer ball. Then again, the show did have a very liberal slant.

I remember that. Although the show was liberal, it did have a few nuggets of wisdom from time to time. I wonder what Captain Picard would have done if he saw a "redshirt's" (can't kill of Crusher, she is a main character B-)) head being sawed off, I think even he would have phasered them but I would rather see Captain Kirk do the job. I'm still disgusted over what is happening in Gaza.