But it’s not their fault. According to the media, it’s the fault of the Russians invading Chechnya 20 years ago. And, in addition, one reporter speculated that they must have been “radicalized” by some as yet unknown imam.
So, these people are just a deviation from normal Islam, not a natural outgrowth of it. Yeah, right.
The meme continues to develop. Brian what’s-his-name, the anchor on NBC, asks a reporter what “weaponized” these young men. So, the media excuses for their behavior are to this point:
1) They were radicalized by some imam
2) They were weaponized by radicals
3) They were Chechens, and because of the invasion by the Russians, all Chechens have justification to do whatever horrible things come into their minds.
4) They didn’t have any friends