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The owner of Thai Noodle House in Austin, Texas has received threats after making a controversial Facebook comment about the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting in Connecticut.
Thailand-born Eddie Nimibutr wrote on his Facebook page Friday ?I don?t care if a bunch of white kids got killed. ?When kids from minority groups get shot , nobody cares.?
His initial post, which was deleted, can be seen in full at The Austinist.
Nimibutr?s rant was met with criticism and he claims to have received a death threat over the phone. He responded with the following:
?I am no fool to just feel and just believe the hypocrisy in our society the way everyone told me how to. Lots of people are mad at me for the thing I said. Some called with threat of violence. I laughed at the internet tough guys, but I reported to the police. I am educated and believe in my rights of the Freedom of Speech.?
The rest of his profanity-laced tirade can be read on his Facebook page.
After the backlash, Nimibutr said he will take a leave of absence posting on his Facebook: ?I think It?s time for me to get out of this city for awhile for a nice hike down south.?
H/T Gawker
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