This show goes above & beyond to not only pay respects to its obvious influences, but to send a message of hope for a better future & a guide to getting us there. It shows us societal barriers that, not only cause needless suffering, but keep us from significant advancements. As a person who has never understood societal norms that foster hatred, atrocities, & place the love of money over everything & everyone else, this show gave me hope for humanity's future.
It is smart & funny. I have laughed and cried. You stop looking at the characters as "aliens" & just see other beings deserving of health, freedom, respect, and happiness.
Thank You, Seth MacFarlane.