"Melanoma" <intrexATsasktelDOTnet> wrote in message
news:10jgvm1c435qqbd@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> You know the maxim, "Everyone is entitled to an opinion"? Not only is
it
a
> ridiculous idea, it is fallacious, particularly when we are looking for
> VALID opinions. If it were, "Everyone is entitled to an opinion, valid
or
> not", then at least it would be an accurate statement. What constitutes
> validity? Evidence, a rationale, an apologetic, anything that can
validate
> one's opinion.
Duh!
An opinion is nothing but one persons perseption. It's not truth, it's not
fact. EVERYONE is entitled to an opinion. Whether or not that opinion has
any validity or merit is another story altogether.
> I have an opinion of your mental capacity, and admittedly it is based on
> your ONE post. Did I jump to conclusions too hastily? Probably, but so
far
> my *****sment still stands, because your one post still stands as the
only
> evidence for my opinion. Until you provide us evidence of YOUR fabulous
> homebuilt vehicles, your opinion is invalid.
The only value an opinion has is what the listener puts on it. You think
he's an idiot? That's your opinion and just about as valid as his.
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