You don't have to. You know there's more of us who support you more than those that dislike you. You'll waste your breath trying to defend yourself against people whose mind isn't open to anything but opinions that resonate with theirs.
I am too, but the internet is never good grounds for debate. If your irritation starts to rise, chances are, they were never open to your opinions. So just leave them hanging. My own two cents, btw. You'll figure out your own style. @Michelle: Girl, how was the assignment? ?