Bernice: Far too often people speak out of ideology, ignorance, or emotion.  In America (as in many countries) a person is granted a fair trial before they are convicted of a crime.  All facts are considered, and testimony is heard.  Political discussions should follow this model.  Opinions are for flavors of ice cream, but history should be about facts.  It's probably my biggest beef with some of the liberals I have run into.  Something is either true, or not true.  Some things are not a matter of opinion.  And if a claim is made, the facts must bear it out.  Otherwise the claim should be rejected.  If I'm falsely accused of something, I don't want my accusers hiding behind the "it's my opinion" excuse.   I would think that most people see it this way.  ;)