May well get a flaming for this but I feel that this is used to absolve responsibility in what people say.
Particularly with inflammatory statements. For example
''I think JSA claimants are lazy, just my opinion'
''I think refugees don't NEED to be here and should be refused entry. They have PHONES! just my opinion...''
Its also used with racist/Britain first esque posts on Facebook for example.
If you attempt to debate or argue their point of view, they use it as a get out clause, 'well I SAID its only my opinion'' well yes I'm well aware that you're not directly responsible for the DWP, Immigration department etc etc but surely you should take a bit of responsibility for what you think or believe?
AIBU to think people hide behind this statement far too often and really bloody shouldn't??
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