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I agree.He always gives a good performance. Saw him recently in a film called Kodachrome on Netflix, where he played Ed Harris' brother. Small part, but he was perfect. Never lets you down whether playing JFK in Thirteen Days or Captain Pike in Star Trek. He's Ashley Judd's evil husband in Double Jeopardy or Robert McNamara in The Post. Not often remarked on how many great actors Canada has produced.
The Prisoner was a Senator who sought to destroy the President. He practically accused the President of being a dictator. The Russians sought to create political chaos in the US thereby disrupting the President's Administration. The Senator told the Russians that Saul and Carrie were seeking to exfiltrate Simone Martin, effectively that is treason. You can forgive the President for not being full of kindness.
You may have something there. Could it be a commentary on a nation that is constantly shouting at itself? Liberals against Conservatives. Gun Control against Gun rights. Abortion v Right to Life. All this noise, no one listening or willing to listen to another person's viewpoint. Not the sign of a happy country. I am an admirer of America, but it does seem like a country full of shouters and screamers.Time for some quiet.
Why is race such a big issue with so many Americans? I am guessing that a majority of the comments about Judy Robinson have been made by Yanks. Everything is seen through the prism of race, including a fictional character in a sci fi series!! The James Bond franchise managed to change the race of Miss Moneypenny without any fuss. Why not Lost in Space?
By the way, Judy actually explains to West why she calls John her dad. Maureen had a previous relationship with
( shock! horror!) a black man. Is that what's really shaking people's tree? An interracial relationship? Give me strength.