Things I learned from Star Trek

• Never assume that your beliefs are any more valid than anyone else's.
• Never interfere with another culture's way of life.
• Science first. Judgement later.
• Sentience is to be self-aware and to possess thoughts and emotions. All things sentient deserve rights.
• The color of one's skin and/or the personal identity of any person does not determine their capability as a competent and valuable member of a team.
• All life deserves respect.
• Fellowship is infinitely more valuable than any rank, title, or capital sum.
• Conclusion: Gene Roddenberry's ghost for president.