I did say that, didn't I? Technically, it was my opinion, Ecks. But it's an opinion rooted in my experiences and one that seemed like it would make more sense for you to hear and understand. The other thing about philosophical questions is that our opinions can be swayed by things that aren't necessarily facts, but by emotion, ethical norms, or logical conclusions. We refer to those as pathos, ethos, and logos, respectively.
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