As it happens I agree Boromir is to blame for giving in to the Ring. Granted it is working on him, (and no you don't need to touch it to feel it's influence) and yes he is more vulnerable because he doesn't quite believe what he's been told, (by a bunch of strangers) about the Rings corruptive power. BUT he had the strength to resist it and should have resisted. He is indeed to blame for giving in to it as he does.
*HOWEVER* He is also deserves a great deal of credit for recognizing, however belatedly, what's happened to him and breaking the Ring's hold on his mind by mastering his temptation. Had he *not* genuinely repented and freed himself of the Ring's hold he would have pursued Frodo instead of returning to the company. Aragorn recognizes the victory he has won over his baser self and praises him for it. The light that bathes Boromir's body as it lies it the boat is a visible sign of the Grace he has achieved.
Boromir did indeed fall - but he got up again and all alone with no aid except that of Eru. An extremely impressive feat.
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