Immolation as a political statement.

[Jah_rastafar_I]

Here is the storey of Thich Quang Duc who chose to burn himself to death to protest against the govt of Ngo Dinh Diem who's roman catholic govt was persecuting buddhists.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thich_Quang_Duc


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[kingrant]

More constructive to strap bombs around yr waist and take some of yr enemies with you, isnt it? Why die alone? And we always think they are stupid.

 

[Kinana]

You opposition fellas talk and cry so much? So when will you be brave enough to register your protest against your oppressive PAP masters with bravery like the Viet monk?