Klarinet Archive - Posting 001041.txt from 1997/09

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: My first clarinet
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 00:41:03 -0400

At 06:34 PM 9/22/97 -0500, you wrote:
>No offense meant here, but an opinion is more than just a belief.....it is
>a belief stronger than impression and less strong than positive knowledge.
>It is often a generally held view - that would have to be based on more
>than just personal experience. Many believe that opinion is a formal
>expression by an expert of his judgement or advice.....that would be
>someone who has something to base an opinion on.....other than just
>personal experience. Perhaps he is learned about a particular issue
>or area. Which doctor would you go to for a bypass? The one
>who only performed one bypass and it was a success or the one who had
>performed 100 bypasses and lost three? Which lawyer? The one who has
>courtroom experience or the one who has read a number of books and has no
>courtroom experience except by sitting in an audience? My advice below
>though needs addending: Let's not base our opinions only on what we
>experience ourselves lest we appear foolish and prideful.
>
>RG
>
Your points are well taken, but, as several other members of Klarinet have
confirmed my experience, I feel vindicated nonetheless.

Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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