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I've noticed that some of you don't like to post in politics because you're not comfortable with having to provide "facts" to back up your opinions (correct me if I'm wrong, but that's the interpretation I'm getting).
I find this interesting, and it leads me to ask, what would be your ideal way of discussing politics? Would it mean that "facts" should not be brought into the discussion at all, that it would all revolve around the exchange of opinions? (Sincere question.)
I'm curious about this because I am not sure how people can discuss politics without having some reference to the source of one's opinions, rather than just saying it's their "gut feeling." So personally, I do understand that mentality in the Politics forum--and as long as it's not abused (and I know that it often is--people get very entrenched in that practice, to the point where they show no respect for the actual *person* posting), but I'm curious to know why some of you don't like that aspect, and what would be your ideal way of talking politics.
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And think not you can direct the course of Love;
for Love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course.
--Khalil Gibran
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