Dumb and Bizarre Trek Novel Moments...

[Sky]

Kirk and Spock...bond-mates??

I've read too much fanfic to find that in any way strange..

 

[Thestral]

Because he was fully assimilated into European-American society, and because, frankly, America since the end of the Indian Wars has often been much less bigoted towards Native American nations than towards African-Americans.

Um, what? The only reason that might make sense is because we killed them all and put the survivors out of sight and out of mind.

Basically, I'd say that's it exactly.

That's not exactly a positive thing. And you don't see an incredibly popular professional sports team called the "Washington N------"

 

[Myasishchev]

^But the next SF film or book that tackles the late 21st century should definitely include that, as a background joke.

 

[Sci]

Um, what? The only reason that might make sense is because we killed them all and put the survivors out of sight and out of mind.

Basically, I'd say that's it exactly.

That's not exactly a positive thing.

Nope, it isn't a positive thing. Never said it was.