
A couple of years ago, I reflected on my opinions and why I do not always share them all:
Sometimes I read the news and I have comments and I just decide to keep them to myself because:
A. Opinions are like eliminations systems. Everyone has one, but most produce undesirable … well, you know.
B. It won't change anyone's mind.
C. Why should I let what is popular select what is most important for me and drive the agenda of my discourse?
D. I am tired of the subject.
E. Those who agree with me already agree and those who don't won't or may not have any idea what I am talking about or what paradigm I am using to formulate my views.
F. It plays into mass hysteria.
G. It is too easy to "label" a view and dismiss it.
H. I don't have enough information.
J. I am exhausted.
K. It goes without saying.
L. I have already addressed the subject repeatedly.
M. More from me and you get numb.
N. I am a wimp.
O. It is much ado about nothing.
P. I have some other reason.
Q. I don't have time.
R. I don't have enough words.
S. It is too complicated.
T. I did and you missed it.
U. I don't have an opinion, even though I said I did at first, upon reflection and internal dialogue, I realize that I am still arguing with myself.
V. Some combination of above.
W. I fell asleep.
X. I wrote 1000 words on it and my computer crashed and it takes 100 words.
Y. Why?
Z. I know that you do not care what I think.
Take your pick.

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