11.17.2004
let's all judge this person we've never met!
when something disgusts brian, he frequently says, "that makes me wanna light myself on fire," so we were both intrigued by the fbi terror informant who did, indeed, ignite himself outside the white house. his information contributed to a major sting, and his identity was revealed because of it. he's expected to testify in a trial in january. he was protesting inadequate compensation, lack of protection for himself and his family, and not being allowed to visit his dying wife in yemen.i don't know what to make of this form of protest. is it more effective than standing there with a sign because he's willing to suffer, or less effective because the act is so much more fascinating than the message? can this be called "peaceful protest" or not? quick! someone tell me what my opinion is.