Thoughts n' stuff

My opinion on having opinions

For me, I reckon that everyone should be able to freely express their opinion, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone (physically, psychologically, emotionally etc) and the person expressing their opinion is also respectful of others.

For example, say two friends have different views on the LGBTQIA+ community. Friend A is in the community and supportive of it, while Friend B isn't in the community and doesn't support it, HOWEVER, Friend B still respects those in it.

It doesn't mean that these two friends can't interact with eachother anymore due to their different opinions and views on a subject, or that they cannot speak about their opinion and views to the other. It just means that both friends have to be respectful of the other's opinion. In this case, it would be Friend A not pushing or shaming Friend B for their views, and Friend B using Friend A's preferred pronouns and not using derogatory comments or terms towards them.

Don't get me wrong, it's good to have a debate here and there, because it can change our perspective and put us into the shoes of other people. The problem arises is when one of the parties (or both) stop being respectful to the other.

Of course, there are exceptions to "The opinion is ok unless it hurts someone" rule. For example, those who are overly and unnecessarily sensitive to others opinion. There may be more exceptions, but at the moment I cannot think of any.

So people, remember to be respectful towards others and their opinions cuz you never know: You may be swayed into their view of the world