Again, ubiquitin, I think you’re exaggerating my view, because presented accurately my view is completely sensible.
Saying they “take the blame” implies that they’re 100% responsible and that the terrorists are not. That’s far from true, and not what I’m saying.
Yes, the CH people were stupid for inciting Muslims, but that doesn’t absolve the terrorists one iota.
If someone walked through a high crime area at night wearing flashy jewelry at night and is mugged, is the mugger not responsible? Of course he is, but the victim, with his/her stupidity, takes some blame as well.
As far as your coworker is concerned, sometimes people are wrong simply because they’re wrong. If I told you the sky was pink with yellow polka dots, would I be correct because from my perspective it is?