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comment by rezzeJ
rezzeJ  ·  4125 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: "No, you're not entitled to your opinion."

Interesting article. I agree that phrase is sometimes used almost as 'I want to willingly remain close minded/ignorant' or if they can't back up their opinion. In a materialistic culture it seems vital to have an opinion on everything and if you don't you're deemed out of the loop. As a result, views are often made on glimpses of the full picture or second hand information and to challenge them is sometimes treated as a personal attack. As if you're questioning their validity or importance as part of society.





deiki  ·  4122 days ago  ·  link  ·  

The way that I understand it, don't we form opinions about physical objects and beliefs about ideas?

rezzeJ  ·  4122 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Yes, but then that just seems like pointless arguing of semantics. Regardless of whether it's an 'opinion' or a 'belief' it should be held in a reasoned mind that has evaluated multiple arguments and perspectives.

deiki  ·  4121 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Alas, that utopia is far away.