Why is George Lucas peddling an elitist, anti-democratic agenda under the guise of escapist fun?
Is George Lucas using his Star Wars movies to further a pro-despotic agenda? How is the redemption of Darth Vader akin to letting Hitler off the hook? Can justified human emotions turn a good person evil?
The fascinating salon.com article "Star Wars" Despots vs. "Star Trek" Populists addresses these and other questions. Worth reading!
"Star Wars" Despots vs. "Star Trek" Populists, by David Brin (salon.com, June 15, 1999)