My friend, “W,” recently posted something on her Facebook page
that one of her friends didn’t agree with.
Instead of just stating her opinion, this friend ended her comment with
a personal dig at W.
I’m a firm believer that everyone is entitled to their
opinion and to share it if they wish, but I don’t believe someone should attack
someone else because their opinion is different. I understand that some issues such as
abortion, religion, the death penalty, and homosexuality will always be hot
buttons in our society. What bothers me
is why some people believe their opinion is the “right” one and become verbal,
if not physically, abusive when someone expresses an opinion different from
their own.
I don’t understand why people get so upset if an opinion
that’s expressed doesn’t match theirs. If you don’t agree with what’s being
said, walk away, agree to disagree, or even take a deep breath, count to ten if
you have to, and maybe ask the person whose opinion you don’t agree with if he
or she would be willing to have a civil conversation to discuss your
differences. You each might learn
something about the topic you didn’t know before. I’m not saying this will change your opinion,
but it might make you more understanding of the view that’s opposite of yours.
I completely agree with you. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I would never attack someone for their own personable beliefs or preferences just as I expect others to leave mine alone. Great post, chicklette.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it, Melissa. I realize certain subjects are controversial in nature but still believe everyone is entitled to their opinion without having to push it onto anyone else.
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