I'm getting so that I care less whether people agree with my opinion or not. I think more important than saying what I believe is, that if I misspeak I try not to hesitate in offering apologies or clarification.
When Clinton was in office I offended one of the members of the Church we attended by being pretty vocal about my disapproval of the Pres. After he complained I agonized over what I should do, my vanity made me want to ignore him and do the same as I had been. After I slept on it I realized that I could not be the one who caused this man to quit coming to Church. His soul was a lot more important than my pride. I apologized and quit spouting off.