Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Opinionated Much?

I'm not sure why we all feel that our opinion is the end all be all of a subject.  I think that is why there is so much anger at this point in our country/world.  I'm not saying that I disagree with people having opinions or that any particular opinion is better than others.  The only thing I want to make clear on this is that I feel we all have opinions and can share them however we want to.  Just because someone has an opinion about something does that give anyone a right to attack that person, belittle them, ridicule them.  If you disagree with them that is fine no one is forcing you to agree with them, at the same time there are ways to respectfully disagree with someone that can be done either publicly or privately.  However, if you choose to do the public option then be prepared for others to disagree with you publicly as well.  I think opinions are what fuel creativity and improvements in life, but recently I think that the mass population has started thinking that their opinion is the only one out there and if someone disagrees with them then that person is wrong, a moron, delusional, insert derogatory statement here.  The only thing this does is enrage both sides of whatever argument of the moment against one another.  Wouldn't time be better spent if we weren't so worried about what everyone thinks or making sure that we voice our opinion at every possible moment.  Does posting your opinion for everyone to see make you believe in it more or less? Does arguing with someone over their own opinion make you feel like you've accomplished something?  I know you may be thinking, aren't I posting my opinion publicly.  Yes I am, but I will be the first to admit that this is solely my opinion it is not infallible, it is not the definitive word or any matter, I write this as a way to express my opinion and for the potential that someone may find something in the words that resonates with them.  If they don't I'm not offended, if someone disagrees with me that is perfectly fine and I'm not opposed to that, to quote Aretha Franklin "All I'm asking for, is for a little respect..".  Not for anyone to agree with me but to respect that this is my opinion and mine alone.  I'll step off my soapbox now...  The bottom line is just because you have an opinion doesn't mean you "have" to share it, and if you do try to realize that you open yourself up to criticism when you do whether you're the one sharing the initial opinion or you are giving your opinion on another person's opinion.



Opinion - a personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

Respect - deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or something considered to have certain rights or privileges; proper acceptance or courtesy; acknowledgment: respect for a suspect's right to counsel; to show respect for the flag; respect for the elderly.

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