An opinion based on fact will indeed trump an opinion based on nothing.
sure, when will that happen for you?
You've been seeing it. Notice how I justify my opinion with references to court cases, highlighting relevant sections?
Here's another.
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Several factors led the court to conclude that respondent's confinement was tantamount to arrest. Royer had "found himself in a small enclosed area being confronted by two police officers - a situation which presents an almost classic definition of imprisonment."
So when I say that Pettibone was arrested, I can explain why I believe that. When y'all say he wasn't arrested, the reason given for why you believe that is "because". There is no reason. Just "because".