Yes, you're correct. I was questioning the validity of
  considering one's own opinion valid compared with the validity
  that the courts consider validity.

  In short, "What makes me think my opinion about validity is
  equal or higher than what the current structures as they stand
  that generated a *different* set of opinions that are considered
  valid in THEIR areas?"

  Ok, that wasn't very short. But yes, we each had a different
  focus.