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Originally Posted by Dispondent
I agree with what you are saying. Coming to these forums and discussing matters is fine, finding proof of anything is going to be a second hand matter, as we are generally not capable of coming up with anything more than what others have put on the internet. Other than making FOIA requests we are sort of at the mercy of those who release information. Everyone knows if you look hard enough you can find any information you want to back your opinions; credibility aside, of course.
I suppose my only gripe is that this particular thread is in the opinions section; proof and facts seem less relevant in this section and it should be more open to ideas and opinions than over reliance on links and such. Its nice to have a civil discussion. Enjoy.
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Well, it is the opinion section, yet that does not excuse people to post ignorant and foolish posts. If you want to voice an opinion without being called a fool and a waste of time, provide some sort of evidence. If we could say our opinion without any need of evidence, we could say anything. Would you find a thread that said "In My Opinion, Every Conservative Is A Rapist!" a complete waste of time unless it was supported by facts?
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