What Would the Setbacks Do?
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NEMESIS
December 10th, 2002
Sean writes:
Hey Guys,
I have a slight problem with Cineplex Odeon Theaters. I have been waiting at Ottawa's Coliseum for about three weeks for the new STAR TREK: NEMESIS film to be released, and tickets go on sale today for Friday's incredible screening. I am very excited about this, as I am a big STAR TREK fan, and am convinced that this installment in the series will be one of the best. I've created a small campout area off of the entrance, which I thematically created in the likeness of Enterprise's shuttlecraft. The staff at the theater have a problem with this, as the accuse me of trespassing. No one understands that I'm just a fan...what should I do?
 Trevor |
Set phasers to stunned, because that's what you are. I'm not usually one to judge acts of idiocy, however in this case I will make an exception.
I'm going to have to recommend a full personality makeover - please contact me directly and I will arrange to have someone come to your house and beat the crap out of you. |
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 Steve |
Sean, I sympathize with your problem and I appreciate you taking time to leave your shuttlecraft to drop us a line. I just hope our words of wisdom don't reach you too late. I usually like to offer my own unique perspective, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to side with Chris and Trevor on this one. Didn't it occur to you that after being the only person in line for three weeks that maybe you shouldn't have used up all your paid vacation to do this? Have fun going to Greely for the weekend on your "summer vacation" next year, dork!
steve |
 Paul |
It is interesting that you brought this up. A similar type of conflict was encountered by Jean Luc Picard in episode ST-5401 "The Drumhead". It was in this episode that the Enterprise was docked on a Romulan base. Since the Enterprise sole purpose is not to interfere with other life forms but to study their behaviour JLP figured that is was fine to dock there. The Romulans would have nothing to do with it.
The way that JLP dealt with this is the same way that I think you should deal with your problem. To quote one of the greatest commanders of the Starship Enterprise (second only to Captain James Kirk): "With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censored, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably." -- Captain Picard Try this on the 17 year old assistant manager. They won't touch you after a line like that. Live long and prosper. |
 Chris |
Get a friggin' life Sipowicz!
What with all of the losers here? Shuttlecraft? Man! Slam your head into that thing you geeky bastard! love chris |
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