All a Matter of Opinion

All of these claims are very controversial and have many loop holes in their structure. To consider graphic novels as serious literature can be viewed as absurd. Most graphic novels are deemed as comics and the naming comics as serious reading material is questionable in itself. Furthermore this definition evokes the idea that labeling items of a fictitious nature as “serious” is appropriate. So fairy tales would also be serious literature under this assumption.

To say burning the nation’s flag is a hate crime is ignorant. It is completely based upon one’s opinion. Someone could also contend that burning the nation’s flag is the ultimate expression of freedom of speech. Where else would it be legal to burn the symbol of a country? It demonstrates how few restrictions we have in America and could be regarded as a great asset by some. As a follow up, to state the Bushes have become America’s royal family is opinionated. It has no factual basis except for what some people believe is true.

The statement “Matt Drudge and Larry Flynt are legitimate journalists.” would have to be followed by another question: is pornography a form of art or just derogatory? The idea that plagiarism can be an act of civil disobedience is loosely based concept. Some may say that plagiarism is a form of flattery. Once again, these are based upon one’s personal opinion and are not set in stone as the statements would have you believe.

The concept that college sports have become big business is mostly true. It is true they have received more attention over the past few years but their popularity still pales in comparison to the major leagues. Some say Satanism as a religion that is protected by the Constitution. While I agree with the statement that we should not judge someone because of their religious preferences I would also argue that the Constitution was written on very broad terms and is subject to different interpretations.

To say campaign contributions are acts of free speech one should also ask are they indeed free or is something needed in return? “The District of Columbia should have the privileges of an American state.” is an opinion just like the statement, “committed gay and lesbian couples should have the legal privileges of marriage.” All of these are subject to one’s personal opinion.
Overall, these supposed “concrete” statements all differ in legitimacy from the person whom you ask. Some may agree with the burning of the flag, some may not but at least one can assert their opinion as they see fit, and that makes these statements loose.