I remember growing up, one of my teachers had defined an opinion as an idea or or thought formulated through education, experience, and personal memories. This same teacher also made sure to point out very clearly that an opinion could never be wrong.

Well, I am starting to wonder that. I know that when I have stated my opinions, I have been told flat out that I was wrong. Not that my experiences were false, not that my research or education or knowledge of the subject was inaccurate or wrong - just that my opinion in general was wrong.

And I have come across many, many people that have stated their own opinions about a subject, and I question sometimes the validity of their opinion.

That, or I have heard countless times someone say something as though it were a fact - and as soon as the fact is refuted or argued, that person hides behind that whole "well, that's my opinion" shield as though by clarifying that it's an opinion the argument will cease.

Well, if an opinion is formed based on your perception, and your perception is your interpretation of a truth, then can your opinion ever be "wrong" or refuted?