RE: Bill Maher 6/9/17
June 10, 2017 at 11:32 pm
(This post was last modified: June 10, 2017 at 11:53 pm by Kernel Sohcahtoa.)
This incident reminds me of the episode "Savage Curtain" from Star Trek (the original series). In this episode, IMO, an interesting dialog takes place between Uhura and Abraham Lincoln.
*In posting this, my intent is to share a dialog and not to offend or upset anyone.
Background
Lincoln has boarded Enterprise and is on the bridge with Spock, Kirk, and the bridge crew. As Kirk and Spock are explaining some of the wonderful technological feats of Enterprise, Uhura enters the bridge and addresses Captain Kirk. In response to Kirk and Uhura's exchange, the following dialog ensues between Lincoln, Uhura, and Kirk:
Lincoln: A charming Negress
[in response, Uhura looks at him with a neutral yet curious expression but doesn't respond.]
Lincoln: Oh...forgive me my dear. I know that in my time some use that term as a description of property.
Uhura: But why should I object to that term, sir? You see, in our century, we've learned not to fear words.
[Kirk introduces Uhura to Lincoln, and Uhura and Lincoln shake hands in an amiable, welcoming manner.]
Lincoln: The foolishness of my century had me apologizing where no offense was given.
Kirk: We've each learned to be delighted with what we are.
*In posting this, my intent is to share a dialog and not to offend or upset anyone.
Background
Lincoln has boarded Enterprise and is on the bridge with Spock, Kirk, and the bridge crew. As Kirk and Spock are explaining some of the wonderful technological feats of Enterprise, Uhura enters the bridge and addresses Captain Kirk. In response to Kirk and Uhura's exchange, the following dialog ensues between Lincoln, Uhura, and Kirk:
Lincoln: A charming Negress
[in response, Uhura looks at him with a neutral yet curious expression but doesn't respond.]
Lincoln: Oh...forgive me my dear. I know that in my time some use that term as a description of property.
Uhura: But why should I object to that term, sir? You see, in our century, we've learned not to fear words.
[Kirk introduces Uhura to Lincoln, and Uhura and Lincoln shake hands in an amiable, welcoming manner.]
Lincoln: The foolishness of my century had me apologizing where no offense was given.
Kirk: We've each learned to be delighted with what we are.
