To an extent, yes, I do think it’s okay to use phrases like “I think”. Not as the soul support for an argument, mind you, but that is a very good idea to use you own personal opinion to attempt to connect to the opposition on a more personal level. To be able to use things like emotion and opinion, in a controlled way, is a common and effective method of conveyance. As I said I would not base a whole argument on personal opinion, nor would I bank on an opinion gaining most of the support, but it can help people understand and accept your “well developed” and “well supported” claims or views.
-We cannot provide treatment for the patient because of “X”, a pre-existing condition that would cause more harm than good if mixed with treatment procedures.
-We will not provide this treatment for the patient because they belong to a specific minority group or social class.
The first statement provides an adequate and reasonable explanation for why they cannot provide the treatment, whereas the second one simply denies treatment for something trivial and meaningless. The first one is supported and accepted because of its rationality, the second is rash and unfair.
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