The nature of opinion is as diverse as the population of the Universe. Some would say they are like "assholes" and everybody has one! In the past this diversity was acceptable and the right to have one's own opinion was valued and respected.
Not the case anymore: our society has lost touch with having tolerance for any differing viewpoint; and the right to opinion is no longer accompanied by the right to respectfully disagree! You would be doing very well by just remaining silent and walking away!
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This is exactly how bad opinion prospers and manages to somehow flourish despite the fact it may not be the most popular or even understandable viewpoint.
When people choose to walk away in silence with no rebuttal, it offers advantage to minority perspective.
When it seems the easier path to avoid confrontation and disagreement, it opens the road for opportunism and being exploited.
Disrespect and intimidation are the tools used by people to get what they want! Being left unchallenged just opens the door; and they know that. It is not by accident, out of ignorance, or just bad human nature; it is by premeditated plan to get what they desire!
So I will thoughtfully respect your right to hold opinion. I have bold hopes you will do the same in return.
And for the rest of you who believe that "it is my way or the highway"
Please piss off and take your opinion someplace else because you are killing my grass!
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