IS Ron Reagan a Trekker ?

[Spinzonner]

Yes, this is in the right forum, it's about his speech at the convention.

(perhaps this has been noted before but I cant search ...)

In his speech

http://www.indystar.com/articles/8/165817-8458-098.html

Ron had the following phrase:

"But it does not follow that the theology of a few should be allowed to forestall the health and well-being of the many."

In Star Trek: Wrath of Khan. Mr. Spock said:

"The needs of the many, outweigh the needs of a few."

Doesnt sound like a coincidence to me.

[DODI]

1. That;'s how it struck me last night when I heard it

[Caution]

2. This phrase is the basis for Utilitarianism

first popularized by John Stuart Mill. While Spock said it in Wrath of Khan then idea is far far older.

[Spinzonner]

3. Ah, sort of like Shakespeare in the "Original Klingon"

Thanks