Speaking Your Mind
Published: November 28th, 2007
By: Jessica Lewis

Speaking your mind

You know it’s nice to have a public forum where you can voice your thoughts and opinions about any possible topic. A few years ago, those opinions would have been about my favorite rock bands, the coolest alternative hair colors and the best way to sneak alcohol into an alcohol-free dorm room.

But just a few years later, I’ve grown slightly more responsible and have found new topics to opine on. Things that might actually make a difference, like politics and government and the environment. It’s fun to put your thoughts down and send them out. The part that isn’t nearly so nice is hearing the insults and arguments from every person who might possibly disagree with you. (Including those who just say, “Your stupid opinions suck.”) It’s something I’ve gotten used to over my time here at the Sun, but when it comes to some topics, I’m still not sure why or how people are still arguing.

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