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Damn good trailer, but...
By SirTrekker

Okay, before I make my point, I'd like to say that those responsible for making that trailer should get a round of e-applause. They did a fantastic job of creative editing and computer-generated graphic work, and I felt truly excited watching that...but not because I believe that their idea, bringing back Kirk, will save Star Trek. Sorry, folks...ain't gonna happen. Relying on a character of times past to reinvigorate it would prove more than ever that the creative talent behind the franchise is bereft of original ideas. James T. Kirk may be an example of Star Trek's essence, the spirit of adventure and risk-taking that we saw in the original series and the first 6 movies...but his time, and that of his crew, has long passed.

Don't get me wrong; I grew up with the original crew's adventures, and treasure them deep in my heart, but I'm also strong-willed enough to know when to let them go and allow a future generation to carry the torch. While TNG, DS9, and Voyager, as well as the TNG movies, may not have met the same standards fans of the Kirk Era may expect, they stand strongly on their own merits, and will forever remain a vital part of the Trek franchise, proving themselves more than worthy of following in Kirk's bold footsteps.

Bringing Kirk back is not the solution, folks, as cool as that trailer made the concept look. It's time to take care of those currently responsible of keeping Star Trek alive, and strongly encouraging those in power at Paramount to make sure they provide us with characters and stories that inspire us 30 years from now, as much as Kirk's legend does now.

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