NEWSFLASH

So, I posted a status on Facebook today stating that not every Muslim is a terrorist.

Because it's true.

I had just seen several politically-based posts in a row, implying that all Muslims are in fact screaming banshee terrorists out to destroy the world. Here's one that pissed me off:

No it's not.

And this one, an excerpt from a "letter to Obama from a 95-year-old veteran" who probably doesn't exist, or write such well-written letters:

And just who do you think you are telling the American people not to jump to conclusions and condemn that Muslim major who killed 13 of his fellow soldiers and wounded dozens more. You mean you don’t want us to do what you did when that white cop used force to subdue that black college professor in Massachusetts , who was putting up a fight? You don’t mind offending the police calling them stupid but you don’t want us to offend Muslim fanatics by calling them what they are, terrorists.

Most people responded positively to what I said, understanding that what I said is indeed a fact, and that was that. But all it takes is one person to be a jackass.

This person responded by privately messaging me, calling me a hippie, and telling me that "not all Muslims are terrorists, but almost all terrorists are Muslims." There are two things that bother me about this happening:

1. Although this may be partially true (to Americans), it still doesn't in any way legitimately refute what I said. 
2. If you are going to oppose something that someone said publicly, you should be expected to do the same. Messaging me privately just implies you are a pussy and don't want to take the criticism you know you will receive from the public.

I'm not saying everyone should outwardly post their opinions (or facts) on the Internet all the time. I'm just saying don't be such a jackass all the time.