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Subj : The big picture
To   : alt.tv.star-trek.tos,alt.tv.firefly
From : ToolPackinMama
Date : Sat Sep 10 2005 01:07:21

From Newsgroup: alt.tv.star-trek.tos

So, what do the FIREFLY universe and the original Star Trek universe 
have in common... and how do they conflict?

What they have in common: They both picture a possible near-future 
(earth-centric)universe.

Star Trek was all in favor of UNIFICATION:  Captain Kirk was all - "Join 
the UFP!"

[UFP = United Federation of Planets.]

Captain Mal Reynolds OTOH is against the very idea of unification, and 
he opposes "The Alliance" all he humanly can.

IMHO, this can symbolize the basic conflict between those who favor the 
forces of "unity", versus the forces who most cherish "individuality".

Comments? :)

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