You Are Not Not Entitled To Your Own Opinion

I both agree and disagree with Stokes' statement of "we aren't entitled to our own opinions". I really think it depends on what you're talking about. If one says that every one of us is entitled to all of his/her own opinions, then we must respect each others' opinions and treat everyone's opinions as equally right and valid. Granted, most people use this as an excuse to justify their incorrect or off the wall beliefs/personal convictions, so if one is going to stand by the belief that "we're entitled to our opinions", then he should have valid evidence to back up his claims (whatever they may be). Obviously, even if everyone is entitled to their opinions, someone has to be wrong (most of the time). I can believe that dogs can talk, but just because this is my opinion, obviously dogs cannot talk (stupid example I know but I'm just trying to prove a point). If we are going to stand by the belief that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, we must completely set aside all prejudice against others' beliefs and treat them as equally acceptable opinions as our own.