Facts or Opinions

Sometimes, Abby gets homework assignments called "Facts or Opinions". It usually comes with some reading materials - news articles, current event articles, or something from Time for Kids. There would be a set of sentences regarding things mentioned in the reading materials. The assignments are to determine whether each sentence being a "fact" or an "opinion". It is quite simple to us grown-ups, but for kids it could be challenging. However, I like this assignment because I think it is important, no matter how much imagination the kids are, to be able to tell facts from opinions.

The problem in Taiwan today, in my perspective, is that there are way too many opinions and only few facts on almost every single subjects. The politicians try to use opinions to influence people and have them overlook the facts. They should be ashamed of themselves. I am surprised (not really) that some of the well educated people, my relatives included, are so narrow minded and blinded to buy those opinionated craps. If Taiwan really wants to improve and progress to be a mature society, people have to judge things on more facts and less opinions.