11-09-2010, 09:47 AM
Roddenberry's only racist intent is probably to show how stupid, tired, and unimaginative racism is... casting a black woman and a Japanese man in prominent roles in the first crew was a very deliberate creative move. 
Yeah, the alien races may not correspond to specific human cultures, but they are relatable in the sense that they all tap into specific aspects of human nature and the human condition. Alien but familiar... it's why they left such an indelible impression on generations of TV watchers.
Yeah, the alien races may not correspond to specific human cultures, but they are relatable in the sense that they all tap into specific aspects of human nature and the human condition. Alien but familiar... it's why they left such an indelible impression on generations of TV watchers.
PS. If you can, try your hand at giving some of the others a bit of feedback. If you already have, thanks, can you do some more?