Opinions Are Like...

In the field of writing articles opinions are like... Well, let's just say everyone has one. As a writer, your opinion has no merit unless you can cite an established reputable source that has come up with the solution before you. This gives your opinion credibility. This makes your voice important. People can trust that your solution to a problem is the best possible solution because you agree with Dr. PhD of Harvard. Only, what if none of the experts have come up with a real solution that works?

I know that studies show that when you are alone you need to love yourself and find your own inner peace. But that doesn't really work. Forgive me for refuting your degrees and years of expertise, but it doesn't work. You can't really ever be happy when you are lonely because we are social creatures and each of us deserving of love. Why can't two people who search for the same thing accept each other? I can't tell you it's because of the demands placed on you by your society's warped sense of priorities. That would make this an opinion piece totally unfounded with no studies to support it.

I know that studies show that we go to war and kill each other because we have ideological and geo-political differences. I know that experts say we must come together to find common ground to overcome our differences. I can't tell you that if your religion has ever advocated the killing of another human being, or required the death of a human being to save you it's a lie. That would make this an opinion piece which totally flies in the face of the established theological texts.

I know that studies show advancements in modern medicine and pharmaceuticals can greatly increase your lifespan when you are stricken with an incurable disease. But I cannot tell you that as long as it’s more profitable to treat you than cure you there will always be cancer and HIV. That would be my opinion and counter to the entire establishment of health care. 

I would like to share my view on these pressing mysteries but, sadly, science does not know, studies are inconclusive and my opinion does not matter. My opinions don't sell advertising. As a starving writer, my opinion doesn't pay the bills. So love yourself even if you are alone. Kill everyone that doesn't believe as you do in the name of whatever god you are following this millennia. And keep taking your meds or you'll start thinking like me and need therapy.

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40+ years of living in your fucked up world.