Editing Newsletter/Fall 2007 (section)

== Top Ten Questions ==

For any member to answer. Personal opinions are always respected. 

===Q 1=== 
'''Do you think that the ST:TOS actors are replaceable for the same roles or do you think that new actors might do a better job and why?'''

It was a mistake to try and ''reboot'' TOS, they should have moved on to something new and improved, I was looking forward to a new series based on the USS Titan[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Titan_%28Star_Trek%29]], Captain Riker and so on, it would have been better to make a new series rather than palm off somekind of rehash of the old series -[[user:sysop]]

I agree. I'm not really that interested in a movie about the academy days of Kirk et al. I remember TOS from the first time it was shown in the UK (yes, back in the 60's - I ''am'' that old lol) and I'm sorry but I doubt anyone can really replace the originals for me at least. So yeah, bring on a new series. And why not base it on Freedom? After all we have some really great ships, characters and plots ;) Seriously though I doubt that would ever happen, but something based on the Titan could be good! -[[user:Rivers|Liz]]

I was dead set against the Enterprise series until I saw it. I thought it was good storytelling and good acting. I think CBS Paramount is trying to reinvigorate the franchise by reimagining the TOS. It gives newer fans a sense of being at the ground floor of something and as long as the acting is high quality and the story is good writing, it will probably go over well. If it isn't good, there wouldn't be enough interest to spin a new series off of it anyway. -[[Jim McCrary|Jim]]

===Q 2=== 
'''Should we have a Horta, Caitian and more alien beings represented in the upcoming movie and why?'''

Why not? We have computer graphics imaging now that can do anything. It would make the series less humanoid biased. Just look at the Star Wars universe. -[[Jim McCrary|Jim]]

Absolutely.  With todays technological advances in graphics it should not be that difficult to produce those kinds of characters in a movie, or even TV series.  It also shows how wide and diverse the Star trek Universe really is.  If people think that all aliens are going to look like us, well, they need to get a grip.-Al Muir

===Q 3=== 
'''Would you like to see a new television series come out of the STXI movie, if it is a box office success? What would you like to see in such a TV series?'''

Yes I would. I think it's about time we do another tv series. I myself would like to see more inteeraction with other races that we have maby seen once or twice here and there but never relly got to know that much about. John R Merriott

===Q 4=== 
'''What else would you like to see in the Star Trek: Freedom Newsletter? Recipes on how to create Star Trek drinks? An advice column?
'''

I love the recipe idea! In fact, could we have a Starfleet Chef's Corner, or some such? Could we, huh? -[[GrannyGM]]

I have a recipe for hasperat I found somewhere ;) There is also a book of Star Trek recipes available - but I think it would be good to share our own favourite recipes and maybe give them a Trek twist too :) [[user:Rivers|Liz]]

* Okay, added section for this, at the bottom! [[user:Sysop|Anthony]]

===Q 5=== 
'''Do you think it possible that prosthetic limbs led to the development of the Borg and why?'''

It's not just advanced prosthetic or bionic limbs that might have led the Borg to develop but rather that mechanical parts and electronic parts must have been seen as superior to the natural biological parts. All ready we are putting computer chips in our pets to locate them if they get lost. There is now talk of chipping inside of babies and children to prevent kidnapping. It could lead to everybody being wirelessly jacked into computers and a communication network. There could have been a pre-Borg time when the computer systems got so smart and so self-aware that those plugged in ceased to be individuals. -[[Jim McCrary|Jim]]

===Q 6=== 
'''How do you feel about nanites being injected into humans for tissue repair or microsurgery? Do you think it unethical and why?
'''

I don't think it is necessarily unethical, in cases of extreme or inoperable medical conditions. The problem could be the programming that went into them or if they go on a rampage. It could end up being self destructive to the patient. Nanites would be an advanced version of bionics. -[[Jim McCrary|Jim]]

===Q 7=== 
'''What should happen to such nanites once the procedure is complete? Should they stay around in case the condition ends up reverting/reversing or should they die or be reused in another person?'''

There would have to be safeguards in place so that no one could turn a nanite 'doctor' into a nanite 'assassin.' One could potentially use them to turn a patient into a nanite robot by having nanites attack specific neural centers or cause them to stimulate specific   tissues to change someone's behavior. If safeguards to prevent such things couldn't be put into place then the nanites should be removed once the medical condition is corrected. -[[Jim McCrary|Jim]]

===Q 8=== 
'''Do you prefer Dr. Phlox's mode of using 'natural' medicine or do you think that the other Doctors in Star Trek were better off using drugs in their medical mode?'''

Natural cures, including symbiotes have thier place, just as drugs do. Personally I think that doctors should be eclectic in choosing which one works the best with the least amount of negative side effects. -[[Jim McCrary|Jim]]

===Q 9===
'''Life is valuable everywhere in the universe. Or is it? Why or why not?'''

===Q 10=== 
'''Do you think that sentient life is more respected in the ST universe than it is in our present modern day? Why?'''

Yes I do and I hate to admit that. As to why I still fell the human race is still in this "If we don't understand it kill it." mentality and i as a human being feal this needs to change. John R Merriott