a short article or essay in which a writer expresses his or her thoughts and feelings about a particular issue.
In the sentence, "The issue is is it a nuisance," the clause "is it a nuisance" functions as a predicate noun, specifying what the issue is. The verb "is" links the subject "issue" to the noun "nuisance," indicating that "nuisance" is a predicate noun in this context.
opinion column
There are three stages in the formation of public opinion-The rise of an issue-discussion and proposed solutions and arrival at a consensus. As soon as a public issue emerges there is usually a preliminary phase of discussion. The issue is defined and a hope is expressed for its solution. Later as a discussion continues those concerned express their own views on the issue and propose various and often divergent solutions through letters, petitions, memoranda etc.In the course of time we pass on the third stage when opinion begins to crystallize and people began to take sides.
issue
public opinion
Abortion...everybody has an opinion but nobody has an answer
Another word for formally declining to vote is abstaining. You would abstain from a vote when you can't agree on either issue being presented.
It is a disease, not a moral issue.
issue
Kyoto Protocol
A newspaper's opinion is expressed in an editorial, usually on a topical issue.