Opinion

In general, an opinion is a judgment, viewpoint, or statement about matters commonly considered to be subjective.

What distinguishes fact from opinion is that facts are verifiable, i.e. can be objectively proven to have occurred. An example is: "United States of America was involved in the Vietnam War" versus "United States of America was right to get involved in the Vietnam War". An opinion may be supported by facts, in which case it becomes an argument, although people may draw opposing opinions from the same set of facts. Opinions rarely change without new arguments being presented. It can be reasoned that one opinion is better supported by the facts than another by analyzing the supporting arguments. In casual use, the term opinion may be the result of a person's perspective, understanding, particular feelings, beliefs, and desires. It may refer to unsubstantiated information, in contrast to knowledge and fact.

Collective or professional opinions are defined as meeting a higher standard to substantiate the opinion. (see below)

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Matthew McConaughey gushes over beautiful bride of 11 years, trolls say she’s ‘ugly’ and ‘unnatural’

Newsner 03 Oct 2023
And anytime the two are seen in public together, McConaughey proves that chivalry is not dead ... Instead, the online community was flooding the comments section with their unforgiving opinions about Alves’ appearance ... But McConaughey refuses to be influenced by negative public opinions and openly gushes about the woman who changed his world ... READ MORE....
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Opinion | Bruce Butler: The high cost of living center

Summit Daily 03 Oct 2023
... tradition, he was aware that ideologues, political parties, public interest groups, salesman and attorneys are masters at twisting otherwise sound facts and data to support their arguments, in order to sway public opinion and policy and bolster their preconceived conclusions....
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Newsom rightly vetoes Anthony Portantino’s ridiculous Senate Bill 799

Daily Breeze 02 Oct 2023
Gov. Gavin Newsom is at his best when he fends off the legislative stunts of the Legislature. On Sept. 30, Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 799, introduced by Sen ... Related Articles. Opinion . ... In public schools we trust?. Opinion . ... Opinion . ... Opinion . ... Opinion . ... The only disappointment is Portantino’s ability to get elected and re-elected to public office ... ....
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Prohibition is at the root of the hazards that have led to record numbers of ...

San Gabriel Valley Tribune 02 Oct 2023
There are two main reasons for that reversal of public opinion, neither of which goes to the heart of the moral and practical case for decriminalization ... Opinion . ... Opinion . ... In public schools we trust?. Opinion . ... Opinion . ... Opinion .....
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Reducing California’s absenteeism crisis should be a legislative priority

San Gabriel Valley Tribune 02 Oct 2023
Absenteeism has grown in recent years and hit a new high in 2021-22 when a staggering one-third of students in California’s public schools were chronically absent – missing 18 or more days of school a year ... Opinion . ... Opinion . ... In public schools we trust?. Opinion . ... Opinion . ... Opinion .....
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Dianne Feinstein’s Senate record was a mixed bag

LA Daily News 02 Oct 2023
As the remembrances pour in about the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, let’s reflect on her record ... “It is ... Feinstein was also a long-time defender of mass surveillance efforts, even after publicly accusing the Central Intelligence Agency of spying on the Senate ... Related Articles. Opinion . ... Opinion . ... Opinion . ... Opinion . ... In public schools we trust?. Opinion .....
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More than half of Filipinos support proposal to declare Sept. 21 as ‘Unsung Heroes Day’

Manila Bulletin 02 Oct 2023
21 as “Unsung Heroes Day” to commemorate and honor soldiers, government officials, and civilians who helped stopped the country from being a communist country, a public opinion survey conducted by Tangere showed ... The public opinion poll, which had a sample size ......
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What do PFAS do to the body? Why more Wisconsinites are asking that question.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 02 Oct 2023
The polling shows even though public opinion has polarized a bit around the issue, majorities of Republicans and Democrats continue to express concern about PFAS ... in perceptions of PFAS risk, though further survey research is needed to assess these changes in public opinion....
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Book Review: ‘Collision of Power’ explains the journalism of the Donald Trump era

Wtop 02 Oct 2023
Baron writes that he “needed to get myself ready for his brand of presidency” and cites the books he read on authoritarianism and the manipulation of public opinion ...Collision” serves as a reminder throughout of how fragile democracy is, and how the social media era has made it easier to commandeer public opinion....
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Book Review: 'Collision of Power' explains the journalism of the Donald Trump era

North Shore News 02 Oct 2023
Baron writes that he “needed to get myself ready for his brand of presidency” and cites the books he read on authoritarianism and the manipulation of public opinion ...Collision” serves as a reminder throughout of how fragile democracy is, and how the social media era has made it easier to commandeer public opinion....
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We need for Supreme Court reform now, here’s what should be done

The Hill 02 Oct 2023
Much of the power of the judicial branch is founded in the trust placed in it by the American public ... Decline in Americans’ trust was significant and sudden — in just three years, one in four Americans went from having a positive opinion of the Court to a negative opinion....
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CHIEF CHAT: Tribal-state collaboration moves Oklahoma forward

Cleburne Times-Review 02 Oct 2023
As Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, I highly value the many partners ready to work with us in Oklahoma, both tribal citizens and non-tribal ... Now a recent statewide public opinion poll confirms my experience ... We are all better off when tribes and the state work together. This poll is more than a snapshot of public opinion ... .......
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EDITORIAL: OBA senior honored; donation, band events also deserve kudos

The Norman Transcript 02 Oct 2023
Sep. 30Thumbs up ... Thumbs up ... —Submit your opinion for publication to editor@enidnews.com. Find out more about submitting letters to the editor at https.//www.enidnews.com/opinion/. Have a question about this opinion piece? Do you see something we missed? Do you have an editorial idea for the News & Eagle? Send an email to editor@enidnews.com ... ....

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