"I think"; "I don't think"; "I believe"; "I don't believe"; "I'd bet"; "I disagree"- CarolC, don't you see that you too are giving your opinion?You are not the only one on the 'Cat who reads, studies, thinks, agonizes... and I'd be willing to bet (my opinion!) that you don't have half the experience of living amongst the violence that some of the 'Catters have.
You need to lighten up. My opinion.