This was originally posted at my friend Peter Ingemi’s old site. That site’s domain name now leads to things beginning with the letter p. Peter’s new site is here. One of the many reasons that Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was my favorite of the several Trek incarnations is the quality of its pilot episode “Emissary.” In it, we first meet Commander Benjamin Sisko (later, Captain), a widower, the father of a young son, Jake, and previously, the first officer of the USS
My favorite Trek and Avery Brooks was perfect in his part. As were several others.
Pop philosophy comes in many forms, and of all the entertainment offerings, Star Trek might be the most saturated with it. Good catch, great exegesis.
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Excellent!