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Effort to Name Highway for Roddenberry Opposed, Plus Patrick Stewart On TV This Week

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Posted: 17:31:14 on April 20 2003
By: Steve Krutzler
Dept: People

The Texas effort to rename the portion of Interstate 10 running through the city of El Paso after STAR TREK creator Gene Roddenberry has hit a minor snag this week, according to the El Paso Times. Roddenberry, who was born in the city, spent much of his childhood in Los Angeles, and after the measure was nearing a vote in the state legislature, opposition to the move has surfaced.

Writing to legislators, Clint, TX resident Henry Garcia claims that Roddenberry was an "anti-Christian" and thus undeserving of the honor.

"I don't know what kind of staffs you folks in the legislature have, but I can tell you that if this gets passed, it will create the biggest stir since Chagra had the judge killed," Garcia said. "I strongly suggest that you pull that bill from the state legislature or be the laughingstock of the nation."

Meanwhile, an El Paso council member had voiced concern over whether Roddenberry contributed to the city in such a way that he should have I-10 named for him. Representative Larry Medina says the TREK creator "never did give a second thought to our great city."

Border Chairwoman Norma Ch�vez, D-El Paso, says the bill is no longer on the fast track.

"It's created a lot of interest, but some opposition is starting to hit from El Paso."

The El Paso city council is set to discuss the debate this Thursday. Terri Donawell, the El Paso resident who started GRMHpetition.org, says Roddenberry's religion shouldn't matter.

"I think it is a good way to tribute El Paso's most famous native son -- others have the same tribute in this city that did not even come from here. And if the tribute also brings in tourism, that's great."

You can read more here.

In other People news, Patrick Stewart is about to hit American and British media outlets this week and next in a blitz to promote his new film X-MEN 2, being released Friday, May 2nd.The Patrick Stewart Network has provided the following listings:

Monday, April 21st: Good Morning America (ABC)
Monday, April 21st: Live with Regis and Kelly (Check local listings)
Thursday, April 24th: The CBS Early Show
Monday, April 21st: Interviews for radio, print and on-line i.e. Tim Lammers of WNBC.com; Newsday for their Flash page
Monday, April 21st: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Comedy Central)
Airdate unknown: interview with Neil Norman for the Evening Standard (UK)
Airdate unknown: interview with Steve Wright for BBC Radio 2
Thursday, April 24th: World Premiere of X-2 at Odeon Leicester Square (UK)
Friday, April 25th: BBC Breakfast News with Dermont Murnahan and Natasha Kaplinski
Tuesday, May 6th: Richard and Judy with Richard Madeley and Judy Finnegan (UK)

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A Simple Trekkie Prayer...
By Anslem1701 ( anslem1701@hotmail.com) at 18:54:02 on April 21 2003
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Dear Lord, we all love you very much. We thank you for the life you have given to us through Trek, showing us your wonderous marvels from all ends of space, but, dearest Lord, why must you make stupid people? And I'm not talking about your average stupid people, I mean the ones who like to screw with us. Oh well, any answer would be appreciated, or if you could just smite all non-Trekkies, that would be great too, for we know who you really love.

Amen

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This is exactly the kind of thinking that Rodenberry worked so hard to
By StarFleet_Captain ( web_knight2001@yahoo.com) at 01:25:12 on April 21 2003
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I understand the concerns o GR not doing anything for the city. But,

He doesn't get the road named after him because he wasn't a christian?? Why that would be a blasphemy and a disgrace to GOD! I AM a Christian, but people such as this new opposer give my religion and my beliefs such a bad and disgraced name. We can't honor a person who created a long lasting legend about peace, unity, and tolerance, but we can honor such slave masters as Washington and Jefferson, and a deceiving Native American killing person like Jackson on the money we spend. yes, these people have done great things for our country, and deserve to be honored. BUt if they weren't Christian, that'll be a big problem. Gene Roddenberry has done a great thing for our nation. He help teach the truth that no one wanted to hear. He offered a vision that no pesimist wanted to see. This man even fought for our country. He has inspired millions of Americans, and millions of people world wide, and was an inspiration to the Space Program. But, because he wasn't a Christian, anyone who dare speak his name in ol' el Paso will curse the city. I'm sorry, but it will be unchristian of me to speak more of my mind about this new protester.

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RE: Highway to the Stars by lightstar @ 14:24:03 ET on 21 Apr

This is about Spock's satan ears isn't it?
By Bondo ( ) at 21:06:59 on April 20 2003
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Roddenberry was an "anti-Christian"...
...I can tell you that if this gets passed, it will create the biggest stir since Chagra had the judge killed," Garcia said.

Okay... so the biggest thing to hit El Paso in over 20 years is naming a freeway after Roddenberry.

I'm glad I'm not a social worker or psychotherapist, because that means I can laugh guilt free. Besides, El Paso already has a Roddenberry Planetarium. One would think that naming something that watches/teaches about God's Heavens after a heathen bigot would be a bigger issue.

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What about the Berman Way?
By Berman My Man ( ) at 19:53:58 on April 20 2003
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Now don't get me wrong- I'm pleased to see an effort underway to recognize the accomplishments of Gene, and rightfully so I might add. However, I would also like to point out that honoring Gene without honoring Rick Berman would be like honoring Abbot without Costello. If anything, Rick should deserve more credit. While the analogy is not entirely without its flaws, it is like Lenin and Stalin. Yes, Lenin came first. Yes, he created a social system and in the process started a revolution. But it was Stalin who took those ideas and expanded it across half of Europe. Ask anyone today who they think of when they think of Russia's communism, and they'll be more likely to say "Stalin" instead of "Lenin".

Likewise Rick Berman took what Gene had and expanded it into the force that it is today, encompassing an additional four series after TOS, plus many more movies. I hope that one day, maybe after his retirement, Rick Berman gets his due.

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RE: What about the Berman Way? by Eric Stillwell @ 20:24:45 ET on 21 Apr
RE: What about the Berman Way? by Gul Telly @ 22:12:45 ET on 20 Apr

1907?
By Anarchos ( mickey_smythe@hotmail.com) at 18:38:53 on April 20 2003
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Wasn't Roddenberry born in the 20's?

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Roddenberry as "Anti-Christian" by LarenRo @ 20:36:31 ET on 20 Apr

Fool! by Anarchos @ 20:47:31 ET on 20 Apr

RE: Fool! by Eric Stillwell @ 20:36:31 ET on 21 Apr
RE: Fool! by one_2_three @ 01:43:37 ET on 21 Apr

RE: Fool! by Eric Stillwell @ 20:33:06 ET on 21 Apr
That had nothing to do with anything. by Anarchos @ 01:55:26 ET on 21 Apr

RE: 1907? by Steve Krutzler @ 18:47:07 ET on 20 Apr