Comments on: George Takei Receives Actors Diversity Award

By: MC1 Doug

MC1 Doug — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:46:51 +0000

#35: splitting hairs here, while homosexual may mean same sex, there is nothing remotely “same” about any two individuals (straight or otherwise)… that, my friend, is an impossibility, which is how I view diversity-reveling in the differences that we each possess.

By: Where's the logic?(part deux)

Where's the logic?(part deux) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:21:10 +0000

To #32.
“Silly” ?More Ironic that people going around preaching “diversity” are actually practicing “sameness”.
My point was that “homo” means same and “homosexual” means same sexual.

By: MC1 Doug

MC1 Doug — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:05:26 +0000

#13: “You’re gonna kill me, but in one of those photos, Nichelle looks like the salt vampire.”

Methinks you need to get your eyes checked out.. or a new pair of glasses.
I hope to look that good when I am 70.

By: MC1 Doug

MC1 Doug — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:02:24 +0000

oops

in my posting (#32)

coosing = choosing

By: MC1 Doug

MC1 Doug — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:10 +0000

#17: I would say that none of the cast has really faded into obscurity. Granted, we don’t see them on TV as much as we used to. I would have to say that typecasting was more the cause of that than anything. How many other casts of old TV shows have had careers after their shows went away? Seriously, when was the last time we saw the cast members from “Dallas, Lost in Space” or say, “Charlie’s Angels?”

That said:

Walter Koenig has had a busy career of his coosing and he was a semi-regular and integral player on “Babylon 5″ as the evil ‘Bester.’

Both Nichols and Takei have been VERY active in their pursuit of social issues… amongst Nichols’ work was with NASA in the 1980s and 90s; Takei in a number of social causes as well as serving in politics.. not to mention that the latter have played on NBC-TV’s “Heroes.” I really could care less that George is gay… he is who is….

#25: Agreed! and well said, JohnWA!

I have never been a huge fan of PC, BUT I am a big proponent of diversity and equality, so I have to say I never cease to be amazed by the negativity of so many people who post here on this site. It’s really quite embarrassing.

To think so many people who purportedly believe in the ideals that “Star Trek” promotes, yet seem so blind… OR maybe people just watch TREK for the pretty blinking lights, cool spaceships and phasers? I hope that isn’t the case.

One of my friends with whom I served with in Afghanistan said it best, “don’t be a hater!”

#27: don’t be silly.

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AND lastly… Congrats to George! and agreed with all the other posting, Nichelle looks AWESOME!!!

By: Twiki79

Twiki79 — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:36:32 +0000

Well said Tony

Most of those responding to my post are missing my point. My comments we not directed towards Mr. Takei, his lifestyle, or his accomplishments. But rather towards the news and entertainment industry that has heaped such attention and accolades on him since and for the reason of his coming out.

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:26:49 +0000

Yeah for Takei! He and Nichelle Nichols are both aging very gracefully. =) I like seeing them in press photos together, aha. Both very photogenic.

By: Tony Whitehead

Tony Whitehead — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:02:36 +0000

I, for one, could care less whether someone is gay or straight in Hollywood because it has no direct impact on my life.

However, I find it sad that if one makes even the slightest comment that might be “offensive” to someone of pro-gay leanings, they are immediately branded a hater, an intolerant redneck, or worse.

It’s really too bad that the art of conversation has sunk to this level. Politics of any kind used to be able to be discussed in a rational matter. Unfortunately, I have to partially blame the public school system for not teaching our population how to have public discourse. I also blame a large portion of the public for reveling in, no…strike that, celebrating, their ignorance.

Oh, and by the way, congrats George on your award. Now, back to your bashing counter-opinions…

By: RobertaLincoln

RobertaLincoln — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:45:41 +0000

To 17 (Twiki79), who says “If Mr. Takei had not come out of the closet, he would have just faded into the semi-obscurity that the other TOS supporting cast now enjoy.”

That’s simply not true. Long before Takei made his sexual preference public, he was an active community volunteer and supporter. He is past member of the L.A. Chamber of Commerce, past chair of the Japanese American National Museum’s council of governors, and current chair of the East West Players. He’s VERY active locally, and gives away a great deal of his personal time for free. There are many who disagree with his position on gay marriage, who nonetheless respect all of his great work of selflessness, charity, and volunteerism with numerous other causes.

The biggest shame is that his orientation often gets the spotlight, despite his intense work in other areas that have nothing to do with his gender preserence.

By: Where's the logic?

Where's the logic? — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:39:21 +0000

I don’t get how “diversity” applies to homosexuality because homosexuality celebrates sameness.”Homo” defined means “same”.
Perhaps “diversity” in this case is more of a pitch word for the activists.