In response to a question in a March 1st press conference, President Obama referred to a "Jedi mindmild." This is unacceptable conflation of the "Jedi mind trick" from Star Wars and the "Vulcan mind meld" from Star Trek. We call on the President to issue an apology to fans of both series for this inexcusable oversight.
For many years, Star Wars and Star Trek fans have lived in peace, with a sense of shared purpose. The President's confusion and misstatement threatens to reignite animosity in Comic Cons and living rooms across the country. We call on the President to act now to restore the atmosphere of tolerance and mutual respect, recognizing the distinct contributions each franchise has made.