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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BrooklynKnight" data-source="post: 2465986" data-attributes="member: 4490">But there's more.The similarity i was pointing out was Rodenberrys penchant for using Star Trek as a vehicle to tackle the social issues of the day.Star Trek was more then a sci-fi drama. It was a social message.Stargate is starting to tackle some serious philosophical issues in this season.  They're quite likely diving into the middle of a crusade, and more then once free will was mentioned in the 3rd episode of the season.Free Will, Perspective, Worship, Religion...These are things that SG1 has never directly delt with. It was a sci-fi show that stuck to gadgets and aliens and exploration. There was more stories dealing with politics then anything else. But now its delving into those areas. THAT is what i ment by saying I saw some Rodenberreryian influence.Gene Rodenberry was more then Star Treks creator (not to mention Andromeda, and Earth Final Conflict).He was a philosopher. One of the things that unites Star Trek fans so tightly is the message behind the "vulcan logic, and halfwhite/black aliens" and what not.When you look at TOS, you have to look at it from the perspective of someone living in the Era that it aired. But i'm getting on a tangent here.Bottom line is. SG1 is starting to deal with some very mature and difficult topics that people struggle with every day.That means the writing needs to be more intelligent, more sharp, and not just more of the same. A lot less cheeze.I for one like these changes.</blockquote>

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