On a random Sunday morning, fans woke up to see that Kanye dropped his long-awaited album, Donda, and people were ecstatic. That was all the talk in music for days. Then Drake released Certified Loverboy. Rap fans completely split down the middle. People were arguing, fighting, going back and forth. Everyone had their own opinion, and they were all different. No one could agree on the better album, on the right opinion. Opinions have become so strong that they have started defining who we are. Drake and Kanye West are just artists, but Kanye has had many debacles surrounding his ego and narcissism. I am a Kanye fan, but does that mean I support a narcissistic personality? Our opinions have become more than just opinions; they have become statements that have developed into our morals.
Due to social media and the rapid spread of information, nothing is free from political connotations. Athletes are not just athletes; celebrities are not just celebrities; chain restaurants are not just restaurants; Tide PODS are not just Tide PODS but a delicacy. Whatever opinion one has says something about that person. It represents more than just a personal idea. If an opinion hurts someone, doesn’t it make it wrong? Is it okay to share and talk about your opinions even if it hurts someone? People can’t seem to speak their minds if they differ from the majority. They get mentally ostracized. Depending on where you live and who you are with, you need to fine-tune your opinions to fit in and be accepted.
Opinions start and ruin friendships. We live in a society where we are lucky enough to have freedom of speech, and we should encourage it. Freedom of speech starts a meaningful conversation and sparks constructive conversations about controversial subjects, but it can also break us apart and polarize countries. In my opinion, people should be able to say what they want and feel. People should be able to have an individual viewpoint and not feel pressured to conform to their peers. Like I said previously, talking about different opinions and perspectives can be productive, and these conversations are valuable. However, when these talks turn from talks to arguments and fights in which both sides are spitting nonfactual information to convince others of their point, it becomes hostile and offensive. It is okay for us to feel a different way than our friends, family, and peers. It is crucial that we are able to agree to disagree freely.
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