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“I will no longer be complicit in genocide [in Gaza]. I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest,” the man apparently said before setting himself alight and repeatedly shouting “Free Palestine!”

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[–] [email protected] 50 points 8 months ago (2 children)

having viewed the video now, i initially found myself surprised i was not more horrified. my best guess as to why is this - what seemed most notable to me was his apparent sanity and intentionality in making this choice. he chose the where and when of his death and intended it to matter.

[–] [email protected] 37 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

I couldn't believe how long he stayed on his feet after he could no longer scream. Rest in Power Aaron.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago

He stopped feeling pain because shock set in about 30 seconds into it, I could get more graphic but that's about how long it took for his eyes to get to fucked up to close them.