What do you think about The Prime Directive? Is it moral? Is it practical? Does it make sense to you? Would you reword it or modify it? Can you think of exceptions that should be made? Feel free to rattle on. Engage.
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The Prime Directive is indeed of the highest moral law.  The downside to the Prime Directive is not interfering when necessary, such as a planet that enslaves one of it's populace or is committing acts of genocide.  Other problems is with a dying planet, thus living species die, while you cannot do anything.  For the Upside is, that too much technology too, without maturity, Can lead to wars and even more death.  When the Prime Directive should be excepted in cases where it was accidentally violated.  Such as leaving behind artifacts like a fictional book and the aliens take it as gospel and build a religion around it.  Then it has to be set straight.
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I'll tell you one thing--it sure can't hurt it.  I think it's sad the way stations in some cities refused to air this show.  I haven't watched it yet (but it's on the TiVo!), but when I do I will watch it with an open mind.  Television doesn't always ring as truthfully as it should, but I'm with you in that showing a family of faith that's not "Seventh Heaven" is a good thing.  I always heard it was the PK's (preacher's kid) that got in the most trouble.  It must be true!\n\nI think it's great when you can use something like this show, even if it's not as spritually sound as you would like it to be, and let it be a springboard to a more meaningful discussion or understanding of what and where our place is on our journey.  I think it's just too easy to dismiss a show like this when it could teach us something, and maybe even laugh at ourselves a little.
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I like this one I heard about the watch. If you found a watch on a rock in the middle of a field, how do you know someone made it? If you are like most these days, you'd point to the manufacturing mark on the back (or inside the cover if it was a pocket watch). So, how do you find proof of God or the Mother Goddess? If she is a creator wouldn't she continue to create? What on earth continues to create through a means which they really don't fully control? Life of course. So, we ourselves are the watch. Now what about ourselves proves that there must be an intelligent creator? Maybe our own intelligence (or lack there of at this moment in history) and maybe own uncanny ability to 'hear' inner wisdom. This wisdom has led many to extraordinary things. So, I disagree with Carl (Goddess I never thought I'd ever do that) that claiming the existence of Goddess is extraordinary. I have seen her work miracles in countless lives and there is record (yes, verifiable record) of millions more. I think the real miracle of this age isn't in finding Goddess, but in realizing how common she really is. Just as common as every watch still built with a crystal movement. I'm sorry, I think it is a small miracle that a tiny quartz crystal would be willing to vibrate that regularly so that we can all keep time.
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I´m surprised! I haven´t heard of anything about... have you checked fox's website? I liked the first one "Fight the future", it was great.\n\n It´s nice to find someone who likes that tv show. It´s my favorite. I haven´t seen the seasons were Mulder is killed. I believe it may not be the same without him. What do you think?
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What a brilliant topic!  You coulld write heaps on this.  Three items I'd be prepared to give up? Let's see, I object to too much government interference in my life, but acknowledge the need for a central organising power.  So, perhaps look at what changes have happened, especially since 9/11, to personal freedoms. And what people have seemed to accept, more or less willingly, in order to ensure safety.  It's much easier to list three items you WOULDN"T give up.  I wouldn't give up right to free speech, for example.  It's too important.
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I think it was time for it to go.  They were running out of story lines.  \n\nIt was a great show, I had a lot of good laughs.  \n\nMy favourite character was Karen Walker, with all of her barbs & jabs at Grace, and Will, and then her playful banter with Jack. \n\nThe ending was sweet, but left kind of empty.  Who knows, maybe they opened a door for the kids to have a show.  LOL.
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I, for one, liked Edgar.  I am very upset that he died, he was one of my favs.  I had noticed that he had much less of a part this season than he did last, so I was wondering if he was getting ready to leave the show.\nI really liked his charcater last season, and felt so bad or him when his mom died.  My husband thinks I'm a geek.  =)\nAnyway, as far as what will happen next week...who really knows from one week to the next what will happen on that crazy show.  Obviously the gas won't get into that room, even though they said something about it wearing away at the seal.  Jack's in there, for crying out loud, so you know he isn't going to die.  My husband thinks Tony is going to kill that guy that they put in there with him, I'm not sure, though. \nYou know who I wished would have died was Kim.  I can't stand her, and wish they would stop bringing her back.\n\nAs far as the answer above me, the show has already aired, she didn't do anything wrong.  Don't be rude.\n\n***Tivo or a VCR- what the heck 'er those? Are they those new fangeled recordin' dee-vices?  Golly, you sure are awfully lucky ta own one 'dem.\nOf course, I've heard of them.  Should we all sit around and whisper until we are sure that everyone has had a chance to watch it?  Like I said, she didn't do anything wrong.  Get over it.  =P
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I glad someone is taking the initiative to have new Star Trek episodes even though they are from the old series.  I've heard that it is very good, though I haven't seen much of the original series so I've never watched it.  I probably will watch them soon, thank you for the site!
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The enemy of my enemy is my friend...Once the USA takes over the entire planet we will achieve a society that Roddenberry would embrace.  Just kidding.  Why do we always want to homogenize everything.  Let's embrace diversity and leave cultures alone.  I've always wondered about the Star Trek Earth and yet they had the prime directive.
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I've gotta suggest Kirk's (or Picard's) adventures as a young man. What were these guys like before they became captains? How about a look at their time in Starfleet Academy?\n\nFailing that, how about a show that takes place at the Academy?\n\nOh man, now I'm broadcasting dork waves all over the internet. Damn it.
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I watch it.  I'm not saying I believe every word, but I do like that they go out of their way to come up with a rational explanation for stuff.  That alone makes it more believable.\n\nI don't remember who asked, but I'm in New Hampshire and here it's on Wednesday nites on SCI-FI at 8 and 9.  The episode at 8 is the repeat of last week's episode.  9 is the new one.
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You are not crazy, you gotta follow the prime directive, but sometimes you gotta break it and go with your heart.
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Yes they did a special on PBS about it,seems very interesting. you can read a review on http://amazon.com
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I love the show.  I saw every episode except the season finale.  My Tivo didn't record it and I'm so upset!! \n\nTo answer your question, I don't agree with open marriages.  I mean, what's the point of being married?!?!  Nothing good will come out of it...
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So far so good. I like the quotes. I don't understand them all but very thought provoking.\n The color scheme is good. i thought the pictures were just ok. Overall very good start.
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How is this MainWorry character. Whats wrong with you man? Don't you think for yourself? F*cken tosser...\n\nsharon: That's what they all say, lol!
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I remember reading Fox.  Enjoyed him a lot, as I recall (I have been out of metaphysics for years...sort of "graduated" to a higher level).  \n\nI don't remember reading the Golden Key (I'd seen it on the bookshelves at church, --Religious Science-- but it was so long ago...); scientific prayer, as with all prayer, is effective, yes.  Ernest Holmes' concept of spiritual mind treatment remains for me a beautiful approach, and powerful.\n\nNice to see a metaphysician here.