An e-mail:

It’s hard to explain to non-Trekkies (read: you), but a world of difference lies between merely being a fan of the show and the truly innovative writing and being a fanatic of all things Trek. The former is just recognition and honor of a good show, and the truths revealed by the writing. It’s appreciating the metaphor of life. The latter is a belief that Trek *is* life – and um, No.
I didn’t take it personally –I’ve never been to a Trek convention and don’t plan to go. I really think Coulter was speaking to the latter group.