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Someone asked for my opinion the other day, Hummm that is a great deal of responsibility to place on ones shoulders. Bad enough if you gave your opinion and it disagreed with their present train of thought.

Opinion as defined by the dictionary is:

That which is opined; a notion or conviction founded on probable evidence; belief stronger than impression, less strong than positive knowledge; settled judgment in regard to any point of knowledge or action.

The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation.

Favorable estimation; hence, consideration; reputation; fame; public sentiment or esteem.

Obstinacy in holding to one's belief or impression; opiniativeness; conceitedness.

The formal decision, or expression of views, of a judge, an umpire, a counselor, or other party officially called upon to consider and decide upon a matter or point submitted.

Wow , that is a lot of responsibility! Then you have to consider the opinions of professionals that are asked to assess and provide medical opinions to an organization on a client. Or the expert opinion on security measures to protect the human population on MAD COW SYNDROME. Or maybe our opinions on the war waged by the United States.

You have a responsibility, no , a fiduciary responsibility to whoever you give an opinion to. And to top that all of you have to make sure you are not in personal or legal conflict with your stated opinion.

I have met people who toss about opinions as though they are experts, know it alls etc, without a care for any consequence. Now I gauge my response when someone asks for my opinion on matters. And I hope my opinion on the matter requested is one that I have researched or am an expert in.

Yes it is a big deal!!!!  Stop tossing out comments as though they are meaningless drivel. They can have an undesirable end result .

Well if you have an opinion on this or any other editorial I have written, you may make your comments know at mark@ifindinfo.com