James T. Kirk vs Jean-Luc Picard

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Amongst Star Trek fans (see Trekkies vs Trekkers) there are few topics that raise more arguments than the question of who was the better captain: Captain James T. Kirk of the original Star Trek, or Captain Jean-Luc Picard of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

[edit] In Support of Jean-Luc Picard

Commanded thee starships
- USS Stargazer (Constellation Class)
- USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D (Galaxy Class)
- USS Enterprise NCC-1701-E (Sovereign Class)
Commands the flagship of Starfleet (USS Enterprise D, E)
Initiated first-contact with the Ferengi
Got to deal with Q more times than any other captain in Starfleet
Saved Kirk's ass in Star Trek: Generations
Invented the Picard Maneuver
Looks awesome with no hair.
Ex-Borg, therefore as hot as Seven of Nine.
French, but has an English accent.
Portrayed by SIR Patrick Stewart, bitch.

[edit] In Support of James T Kirk

Commanded two starships
- USS Enterprise NCC-1701 (Constitution Class, later Constitution Refit)
- USS Enterprise NCC-1701-A (Constitution Refit)
Always gets with the ladies (especially the green ones).
Was promoted to Admiral. Later demoted because of how awesome a Captain he was.
Has a Vulcan as his first officer
Has all his hair (or a damn-fine hairpiece).
Saved Picard's ass in Star Trek: Generations
Was the first person to pass the Kobayashi Maru scenario
"KHAAAAAN!!!"
Has a cooler uniform than Picard (pfft. A red shirt? For a captain? Seriously, the gold Kirk velour that shrunk while he got fat is clearly better)
William Shatner doesn't need a title from a washed-out monarch to confirm how awesome he is.