15:5415:54, 20 August 2006diffhist−19
Kathryn Janeway
While I actually agree with the original statement, it is hardly neutral. "Some of the more sexist elements" sounds like weasel words to me.
13:2413:24, 20 August 2006diffhist−62
Kathryn Janeway
There have been many female leads in Star Trek. Uhura, Dr. Crusher, Dax, just to name a few. One DOES NOT have to be captain to be considered a lead character.
12:4812:48, 20 August 2006diffhist−77
Benjamin Sisko
By definition, if you appear in the opening credits, you are a lead character, which the characters of Geordi and Uhura both did.