It's just that, on some topics, many people are not interested in believing the truth. They might prefer it if their opinion turns out to be true-- that would be the icing on the cake-- but truth is not too important.
I like it, but more because of the end of the article. I agree that rights are defined by the duties they impose on both you and others. It is ambiguous/evasive to talk about rights without talking about the duties they impose.
I guess the point I was making or trying to make here was that we have the duty to have opinions. Or rather that where having an opinion is important, if we choose not to have an opinion, we sacrifice any right to complain about the consequences.
The thing that the article points out is valid though. Some people don't want to pursue the truth. Others want to give the pretence of pursuing the truth, but are really only interested in proving that they are right.
Perhaps the saying `You are entitled to your opinion', is also just a euphamism for a French word followed by the word `off'.
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