Unpopular opinion(s) that u hold?

Question

share them...




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Answer 1

Unpopular but true opinions need no extra force; but unpopular lies will die a natural death.

Answer 2

The unpopular opinion that I hold is that teenage mothers can make something of themselves. That the forces that be gear young mothers towards welfare and dependence. That even if you are a mother at 15, 16, 17 you can be independent, you can still get an education, you can go on to college, you can live a viable life off of the welfare rolls, off of the drop out list. There are many, but not enough, agencies that give this support to young woman, even now when teenage pregnancies have declined as opposed to the 70s and 80s, but the old stigmas are still there. Many people debate me in every conversation in this regard.

Answer 3

I'm just a guy who's fed up with the current state of affairs in this country and world. I'm about to make some ripples in this here little pond.

Whatever happened to Ethics?
According to a news story that broke yesterday, conservative black commentator Armstrong Williams, received public monies in return for his promotion of the President's No Child Left Behind Act. The USA Today article reports:
The campaign, part of an effort to promote No Child Left Behind (NCLB), required commentator Armstrong Williams "to regularly comment on NCLB during the course of his broadcasts," and to interview Education Secretary Rod Paige for TV and radio spots that aired during the show in 2004.
Don't get me wrong, the idea behind the NCLB is fantastic. It allows parents to choose the best school for their child(ren). It also takes those failing schools and school systems to task for not doing what is needed to make sure that they provide a good education to their students. While I personally disapprove of the use of vouchers for private schools, a responsible, loving, parent will do whatever is necessary so their kids receive a quality education. I don't think anyone disagrees that a good education is the key to success. I know I've been taught that and I also teach my children that.

Here's the part that makes me livid(again from USA Today):
Williams said Thursday he understands that critics could find the arrangement unethical, but "I wanted to do it because it's something I believe in."
The whole contract, while shady at best and unethical at worst, begs the question of Williams: If this is something you believe in, why did you not do these spots for free, thus eliminating the question of ethics? But Mr. Williams gives a valiant effort in redeeming himself as follows(from the Yahoo! News story):
"It's a fine line," he told The Associated Press on Friday. "Even though I'm not a journalist — I'm a commentator — I feel I should be held to the media ethics standard. My judgment was not the best. I wouldn't do it again, and I learned from it."
His actions most likely were not illegal, but they sure do look that way. We need to demand a return to ethical behavior by ALL members of the media, commentators and journalists alike (take that Dan Rather!).

Answer 4

As an American, it is very unpopular to suggest that the USA brought on the September 11, 2001. attacks. I don't believe the terrorists attacked us because they were 'jealous' of out freedom. I believe they attacked us because because our foreign policy keeps us rich and happy at the expense of others.

I am not saying the attacks were right or justifiable, but in some ways, they are understandable.

Answer 5

Any empirically supported finding I bring into this social science section, seems to be unpopular. I serve science, so I care little for opinion. Unsupported opinion is dangerous.

Answer 6

People need to stop being so materialistic and start to help and enjoy the company of others. The most important things in life can't be bought with money. Time is a person's most valuable asset.

Answer 7

-Poor people should not have kids. It's just not responsible
-They way to end starvation in Africa pay people a lump sum of fifty dollars or so to get thier tubes tied and get visectimes. They can have all the sex they want and not bring little starving babies into the world. This solution may make the aids problem worse but that's nothing a Smith and Wesson can't handle.

Answer 8

anyone taking away the rights of any other individual should automatically forfeit all of their own.

an eye for an eye should be reinstated, only with magnification on the perpetrators. time to stop coddling our criminal element.

all crimes against children should be punishable by death in the most horrific manner...preferably drawn and quartered...

Answer 9

I believe respect is a two way street. I don't believe you should show or have respect for someone because of age, social status, or any other silly reason if they don't show you the same respect.

Answer 10

There's nothing wrong with President Bush

A person can be both religious and scientific

The iPod is not cool