One Malachi Ritscher burnt himself to death Friday before last in Chigaco in protest at the US’s actions in Iraq. Here’s his mission statement and bio. Mainstream media over there reporting his death don’t mention the war.
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“Michael”, “Malachi” or “Mark”?
Changed to Malachi late in life, I heard.
And he was born “Mark David Ritscher”
Thanks, updated.
An interesting editorial about him:
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/feature/39663/Malachi_Ritscher_19542006
Thanks Lynton, helpful article. Though I think the mental illness thing is a bit of red herring.