Texas Supreme Court Cites Mr. Spock 345
An anonymous reader writes "We always knew that Spock was wise and would probably make a pretty good judge, so perhaps it's a good thing to see the Texas Supreme Court citing Spock in a recent ruling, noting his wisdom in stating that 'the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.'"
Alright Star Trek +1 (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Alright Star Trek +1 (Score:5, Funny)
"Damn it, Jim, I'm a doctor, not a Texas Supreme Court judge!"
Re:Not a trend you want to extend too far (Score:5, Funny)
All the neck-pinch does is put people to sleep. Courts are already effective enough at that.
Because (Score:4, Funny)
the judge lost his copy of John Stuart Mill?
Re:Alright Star Trek +1 (Score:3, Funny)
It would of be amazing if Bones stood up and said ...
"Dammit Jim, I'm a zombie, not a dead body!"
Re:Not a trend you want to extend too far (Score:3, Funny)
Re:That quote has a sequel (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Not quite (Score:3, Funny)
I suspect more people have seen A Christmas Carol than Star Trek 2.
BTW ever read part 2 of that story? Ebenezer Scrooge ends-up bankrupt because he goes from a spend-thrift to a careless spender (kinda like some americans today). Perhaps Ebenezer suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder? Unfortunately Bob Cratchet loses his job when Mr. Scrooge loses his bank and business.
The moral is the same moral as Henry David Thoreau wrote-about in his novels: Moderation is the best course.
Re:Not a trend you want to extend too far (Score:4, Funny)
Actually, it can kill as well. Please turn in your nerd badge at the door.
Sounds Like Socialism (Score:4, Funny)
Seriously, "the needs of the many, outweigh the needs of the few", sounds like socialism......AND in Texas yet. Rush LImbaugh better sound the alarm bells.
Re:Alright Star Trek +1 (Score:5, Funny)
"Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor, not an Anonymous Coward trying to look clever on Slashdot."
Re:Not a trend you want to extend too far (Score:5, Funny)
Actually, I think I got it from a Start Trek book. I have been looking unsuccessfully on the internet for a reference to it :(
So, it looks like at best I have a non-canon understanding and I should be the one turning in my nerd badge.
In my defense, I read dozens of Star Trek books in college instead of dating... certainly that should buy me another chance to join the club.
Re:Alright Star Trek +1 (Score:3, Funny)
"Damn it, Jim! I'm a doctor, not a karma whore!"
Re:While i like the reference, utilitarian reality (Score:3, Funny)
I knew you would say that
Re:Alright Star Trek +1 (Score:5, Funny)
The joke's dead Jim!