Gov. Chris Sununu recently signed into law a $13.5 billion state budget. This budget was met with protests, a massive display of opposition online, and arrests of protesters who staged a sit-in. There are many detrimental aspects of the budget, however, one of the most concerning is its “divisive concepts” ban.
Here are some important definitions when it comes to opinion/editorial postings, especially when it comes to politics and life in general:
Definition of fact:
1: something that has actual existence
2: an actual occurrence
Definition of truth:
1: the body of real things, events, and facts
2: the state of being the case
3: a transcendent fundamental or spiritual reality
4: a judgment, proposition, or idea that is true or accepted as true
5: the body of true statements and propositions
Definition of opinion:
1: a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter
Definition of belief:
1: a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing
2: something that is accepted, considered to be true, or held as an opinion : something believed
Definition of dogma:
1: something held as an established opinion
2: a code of tenets
3: a point of view or tenet put forth as authoritative without adequate grounds
Facts and truth are fairly indisputable and should be the essence of what we base our beliefs on.
Where we get ourselves in trouble is when we present our opinion(s), beliefs, and dogma as facts or truth. The same goes for presenting, “Your Truth” as fact unless you can back it up with actual real facts and truth.
And while we have our lived experiences, they too don’t necessarily translate into a universal truth. They could be an isolated singular occurrence. Not the basis of a broad sweeping generalization or a confirmation of a predetermined bias.
As for the facts and where you find them, that’s another conversation. But I can almost guarantee you that the internet shouldn't be your principal, singular source.
Jeremiah, what your education is supposed to do is to help you define facts from falsehoods no matter who may utter them. Investigative journalism teaches us that we must go to the source of the information. Not as in the past the "Library" or now "Google" that is the jumping off point not the source. The origin of the information is the truth. It is not defined by anyone who merely expresses an "Opinion." Learn to think independently and not just accept someone who would have a vested interest in corrupting the truth. Adhere to that basic ideal and you will discover the facts.
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Here are some important definitions when it comes to opinion/editorial postings, especially when it comes to politics and life in general:
Definition of fact:
1: something that has actual existence
2: an actual occurrence
Definition of truth:
1: the body of real things, events, and facts
2: the state of being the case
3: a transcendent fundamental or spiritual reality
4: a judgment, proposition, or idea that is true or accepted as true
5: the body of true statements and propositions
Definition of opinion:
1: a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter
Definition of belief:
1: a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing
2: something that is accepted, considered to be true, or held as an opinion : something believed
Definition of dogma:
1: something held as an established opinion
2: a code of tenets
3: a point of view or tenet put forth as authoritative without adequate grounds
Facts and truth are fairly indisputable and should be the essence of what we base our beliefs on.
Where we get ourselves in trouble is when we present our opinion(s), beliefs, and dogma as facts or truth. The same goes for presenting, “Your Truth” as fact unless you can back it up with actual real facts and truth.
And while we have our lived experiences, they too don’t necessarily translate into a universal truth. They could be an isolated singular occurrence. Not the basis of a broad sweeping generalization or a confirmation of a predetermined bias.
As for the facts and where you find them, that’s another conversation. But I can almost guarantee you that the internet shouldn't be your principal, singular source.
Jeremiah, what your education is supposed to do is to help you define facts from falsehoods no matter who may utter them. Investigative journalism teaches us that we must go to the source of the information. Not as in the past the "Library" or now "Google" that is the jumping off point not the source. The origin of the information is the truth. It is not defined by anyone who merely expresses an "Opinion." Learn to think independently and not just accept someone who would have a vested interest in corrupting the truth. Adhere to that basic ideal and you will discover the facts.
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Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
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