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We've reached the point where we feel the need to march for facts

Over the weekend, March For Science protests were being held all across the country. At first glance, I thought to myself, "Hell yeah! I always march for science too!" Not a moment later, however, I thought to myself, "Wait, we're now marching for facts? Isn't that quite the sad turn of events?"

Most of the time, people march or protest based on a strong opinion they share on an issue. Whether it be women's rights, immigration reform, gay marriage rights, stricter gun legislation, etc., these aren't black-and-white issues, where one side is necessarily 100% right, the other side 100% wrong. As the Constitution declares, we all have the right to possess and share our opinions on these topics and an array of others. In saying that, however, have we really reached the point where we feel the need to march or protest based on certified facts? Sadly, it seems so. While I'm not a religious man, I pray these trends change, so I never have to see people holding up signs which read, "Gravity Is Real!" "3 + 3 = 6!" or "Georgia's Capital Is Atlanta!" How's this for a crazy idea? How about we stop spouting BS and claiming it to be fact so we don't feel the need to march for facts?!? Yes, I'm looking at you, Donald...
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