The Iraqi Ambassador to the U.N. has just finished giving a speech, 
and walks out into the lobby where he meets his American counterpart.
They shake hands and as they walk the Iraqi says, 
"You know, I have just one question about what I have seen in
America."

The American says,
"Well sir, anything I can do to help you I will do."

The Iraqi whispers, "My son watches this show 'Star Trek' and in it
there are Russians, and Blacks, and Asians, but never any Arabs.   
He is very upset.  He doesn't understand why there are never any 
Arabs in Star Trek."

The American laughs and replies, 
"That's because it takes place in the future.