QuoteIn the world we live in, we value other people's opinions. In fact, we value them so much that even if they are completely horrible, we will hesitate to speak out against them.
I'll have to respectfully disagree here. I second Hexamin on this one, to some extent. There are a fair share of people who wouldn't hesitate a second to voice their opinion,
even if they know they will hurt others. I've seen them, I've had the misfortune of having to deal with them.
Assuming we are talking about people who
do value others opinions, here's my answer.
QuoteQuestion 1: Just because we value diversity of opinion, does it mean that we must always hesitate to criticize the opinions of others?
Not really. It is because we value the diversity of opinion, because we believe everyone is entitled to their own opinion, that we have the right to voice our own. But the most important thing is not the opinion itself, but how it's expressed. I think you get the point, but I can't resist:
For this statement: The Earth is flat.
There are two ways of responding:
1. What a load of bull! Look at this moron! Everyone knows the Earth is round! lol!
2. Actually, I think the Earth is round.
QuoteQuestion 2: What makes an opinion "wrong"
Factual evidence, it's as simple as that. Of course, one
can bring up the authenticity of the produced factual evidence, which is a different story (or is it?).
QuoteQuestion 3: In what manner could one speak out against a "wrong" opinion?
Respectfully, and
sensitively, providing factual evidence if possible.