We fight to protect things like your right to say what you want, even disrespectful remarks. But they're still just disrespectful remarks, no matter who says them. Why are you suprised to get a defensive reaction. If that's not what your looking for, a less offensive comment may inspire actual discussion. I dont think that's what you were trolling for.

You get over it, and if your on a sinking ship, jump, or your going down with it.