03-31-2003, 04:59 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-31-2003, 05:01 PM by Occhidiangela.)
"All opinions are valid, but one has to strengthen their opinions with FACTS, not rhetoric."
I would not put it that way. Some opinions are worthless because, like a bad theory, they are based on a flawed premise or complete ignorance of the subject matter. Such flaws make for an invalid opinion, or one hard to support and defend.
It is anyone's right to hold an opinion, for sure, but the strength and thus validity of an opinion should be based on fact or some other valid basis, where it can, rather than on more opinion or sheer guesswork. I agree with you that each of us should examine our own opinions when we learn new facts. That process should be ongoing as we live our lives. :)
Edit: written badly the first time. Preview is your friend, Occhi . . .
I would not put it that way. Some opinions are worthless because, like a bad theory, they are based on a flawed premise or complete ignorance of the subject matter. Such flaws make for an invalid opinion, or one hard to support and defend.
It is anyone's right to hold an opinion, for sure, but the strength and thus validity of an opinion should be based on fact or some other valid basis, where it can, rather than on more opinion or sheer guesswork. I agree with you that each of us should examine our own opinions when we learn new facts. That process should be ongoing as we live our lives. :)
Edit: written badly the first time. Preview is your friend, Occhi . . .
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete