Battlestar Gallactica info (and only because Matt made me)

Yesterday, Matt sent me a bunch of links, all having to do with BSG, and he told me that since he is one of my few regular readers, I have to post about it even though I have never watched the show and don't know much about it. So here goes. (I should also mention that some of the links posted here contain plot spoilers.)

Apparently, there is a Battlestar Galactica panel discussion planned for the United Nations March 17. The discussion will focus on "how the show examined issues such as "human rights, children and armed conflict, terrorism, human rights and reconciliation and dialogue among civilizations and faith," according to Sci Fi." The panel will be moderated by Whoopi Goldberg. Go here for the full story on the Chicago Tribune's website.

Knowing I am a feminist, Matt also sent me this article about how the show, which is usually talked about as being feminist, at many times is actually not feminist. Matt said he doesn't agree with a lot of what is said in this article, because he questions "are the humanoid Cylons actually people, with inalienable rights? Or are they machines who are subject to whatever humans want to do with them. The issue of rape is an example of how they deal with that dilemma." Yet, it is still an interesting read.

Finally, here is another article about the politics of BSG, specifically the show's view on the Iraq War.

Is anyone else out there as devoted to and interested by BSG as Matt? Am I truly missing out?