Terror

A few hours ago, a mass shooting happened in Orlando. 50 dead and 53 injured, making it the largest mass shooting in American history. Numerous issues arise from this incident. An assault type weapon was used, which continues to question the use of firearms. The shooting was at a gay nightclub, which exemplifies anti gay behavior. However, the biggest issue that arises from an incident like this comes from the shooter. Omar Saddiqui Mateen has been identified as the attacker. Due to the fact that this man was Muslim, authorities already assume the attack as an act of terror. Yes, I do believe that is a terrible thing to have happened and my condolences are with the families of the lost loved ones, but I beg the question. If this man was found mentally insane during further investigation, will authorities change the incident to a mass shooting due to mental instability instead of an act of terror? It seems that every other shooting that happens that is done by anyone who is not a Muslim is identified as an attack done by someone found mentally unstable or just simply a mass shooting, not an act of terrorism. Islamaphobia is very real. And incidents as serious as these are not helping our image.