When discussing Islamic terrorism, why do so many apologists talk about the Crusades, the Inquisition, etc...?

NOT saying something stupid at an early stage when NOBODY knew exactly what happened. Yes it is clear the latest WAS terrorism. But it took time to investigate.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.