Opinions

[Venus]

This is MY opinion to this political forum 😁


It's perfect because it's how most of you truly think in here lol 🙄

[Hobby]

That's Scary!

[HighStepper]

Often what we see is a BIAS not an OPINION.

The dictionary definitions seem to treat these words (opinion, bias) as if they were close to being synonyms. 
I differentiate them on a rather simplistic basis.

• It has been said that you have a right to your own opinions. However, you do not have a right to your own facts. The facts are the facts.
• It is how we interpret those facts that give rise to our OPINION.
• We differ in opinion because we differ in how we interpret the facts.
• People with opinions understand and accept that there can be different interpretations and thus different opinions.
• If a person is provided with new facts or additional facts, different understandings can occur, leading to a change in opinion.

On the other hand BIAS, unlike opinion, is often not connected to facts.

• Bias tends to not accept that there could be other legitimate opinions.
• Bias is not open to considering new facts.
• New facts are not accepted as facts. "My mind is made up don't confuse me with the facts." lol

So, if in a discussion different opinions are found, a discussion about facts and interpretations can be productive.

Should bias be found you can:

• Move on.
• If you're from the South say, "God bless"
• Post a rebuttal. However, keep in mind your words are intended for the other thread readers with an open mind.
  
  

[Romanticlover]

I like the old saying: "Opinions are like assholes...everybody has one"

[zep]

I like the old saying: "Opinions are like assholes...everybody has one"

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