For those that know Leah well, you will know certain things. First, she is beautiful. Second, she is brilliant. Third, she studies Sociology and is passionate about immigration and social concerns. With that third point in mind, you should know—if you don’t—she doesn’t tolerate racism in any form. Well, at least, that’s what I thought. But apparently Leah’s passion for equality doesn’t go beyond the borders of our atmosphere.

Just read a re-cap of our conversation the other night. We were downstairs, watching TV. Leah—with the remote in hand (because I am never allowed to pick the channel)—chooses to watch Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Quark (on the left in the picture above) is on the screen.

Leah: Hey, those guys are from Next Gen.
Rhett: Who? Quark?
Leah: Yes, the guy with the funny ears.
Rhett: Quark was never on Next Generation.
Leah: Yes he was. There was that one episode.
Rhett: Well, there were Ferengi, but Quark wasn’t.
Leah: You can tell the difference between them?
Rhett: …

Well, I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t heard it. I am sorry to tell you, my Ferengi brethren, that Leah thinks that you all look the same. Her vision for earthly equality and respect doesn’t extend to your galactic selves or your funny ears that double as a disturbing erogenous zone.