The United Federation of Nope-Never

If you have spent any time on planet Earth since the 60s, you know that in the future there is a wonderful place called Starfleet in San Francisco, California where all kinds of alien and human races get along and learn about space, cultures, religions, not interfering with a race's natural process, hot babes that suck the salt out of you, and dangerous alien-lizards that look like men in costumes. This is where the legendary Captain Kirk learned to pilot (and explode when necessary) one of the greatest known ships: The USS Enterprise. USS here having the meaning of "United Space Ship". This marks the darling ship as a safe ship; somewhere Vulcans, Twi'leks, and Samus Aran can all get along! United. What a lovely word. Loyalty and honor, Starfleet says.

But this will never happen. Even in the 23rd century when Kirk is ready to take command and be BFFs with a snide Vulcan, the rest of the human race will still be angry about white people appropriating someone else's culture.
For the record, I hate that word. Appropriate. Those of non-white skin color (and a lot of those with) use this word when they see someone not of their race doing something of their race. For example, just look up "gypsy dance" on youtube. The comments on these videos are heartbreaking.



Go here to read about an angry women telling off white belly dancers: http://www.salon.com/2014/03/04/why_i_cant_stand_white_belly_dancers/

There are a lot of great replies to such a blog. Including things like "please stop wearing Levi Jeans then" and "Asians should stop playing Mozart, Beethoven, and other white artists".

People are furious over this issue. Myself included. I think that if we all live on this world, then we should share with each other. Stop FIGHTING for equality and share. Stop being angry when someone wants to wear "gypsy" clothes or listen to "non-black music". This kind of sharing is not going to lessen the value of your culture. It is not going to taint it. It is only going to bring inspiration, value, understanding, love, questions, and knowledge to our lives.

Yoga has helped me manage my bipolar swings and my stress in ways no amount of chocolate ice cream and reruns of Dark Shadows can (though trust me, that goes a long way too). Italian food is the best. Turkish delight is amazing. I love Indian films. (Go watch "The Fall" by Tarsem NOW) I love Chinese ballet (OMG! Called it ballet did I? That's French). I love Japanese anime. And do not get me started on Native American and African drumming. That's amazing.

There is too much hate on this planet. What if the Klingons are watching us right now and are saying, "No, sir, we cannot make contact. They're angrier than we are in a war." Ouch. Why would someone from another planet far far away want to come to earth any way? We hate each other, there is no way we can welcome a spectacular life from another world.

This is about stoping cultural hate and fear. Do not deny your knowledge and ways to others. Do not press it on others. This not about world peace.

If you ever want to see a great Earth-rise (like a sunrise but not) from another planet, then stop getting offended when someone is interested in your culture. Teach and learn.
And hurry up, so I can have a chance with Captain James Kirk!

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