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2009-06-30
The Old Debate Renewed - Picard vs Kirk
Wired Magazine posted a modernized article on the old geek debate of who the better Starship Captain is, Picard or Kirk. It's amusing, and I tend to agree with the results.
Obviously Picard will win this debate every time, but that's only because they've not included Sisko as a choice. Sure TNG was good, but DS9 actually had continuity between episodes and a real story. I think DS9 did a lot more for Trek on many different levels. It couldn't have happened without TNG, so there will always be a place in my heart for Picard, but I think my vote would have to go to Sisko. Now, as far as first officers, Riker will win that one hands down every time.
Obviously Picard will win this debate every time, but that's only because they've not included Sisko as a choice. Sure TNG was good, but DS9 actually had continuity between episodes and a real story. I think DS9 did a lot more for Trek on many different levels. It couldn't have happened without TNG, so there will always be a place in my heart for Picard, but I think my vote would have to go to Sisko. Now, as far as first officers, Riker will win that one hands down every time.
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