Monday, 23 May 2011

Opinion Piece

"Well, that's just my opinion."
"Is it?"
"Is it what?"
"Is it really your opinion? I mean, are you an expert on the matter or did you just read or hear the opinion somewhere and agree with it? Did you apply original and critical thought to the issue based on knowledge and experience? Or did you just feel that you should have an opinion and so picked one out of a few simplified alternatives?"
"Harumph! Well, what's your opinion then?"
"I don't know. It's far too complex an issue. It's not black and white. And besides, I don't see why I should have an opinion anyway, I don't see why I should have to limit my thinking..."
"Well..."
"Well what?"
"Well, that's just your opinion."

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