Right to My Own Opinion

I really liked the group discussion that we had about the text. I feel our class was split on many different issues which made for great discussion. I believe that the purpose of the text was for us to realize that at some point this year, we will have different views than others in this class. This means just because we have an opinion on something, it doesn't make it a fact and it doesn't have more value over someone Else's thought process. Our opinion does matter, it is our voice. However, when it is not backed by fact or can at least be argued when questioned, there is no point in having one. We have freedom of speech and freedom of expression in our country, but that doesn't mean we should say anything and everything that comes to mind. Our right to our opinion should only be expressed when it is reasonable and can be backed by fact and argued for.