Malachi Ritscher, Iraq War Casualty: Mission Statement

Malachi Ritscher is a unique casualty of the Iraq war. He publicly burned himself to death (self-immolation), as a protest rather than pay taxes that would go to kill others in the Iraq War.

He committed the most painful form of suicide in a public way to bring attention to the case for ending the war.

This is from his "Mission Statement," the internet suicide note he left, which the corporate press completely ignored. Thanks to the failings of this press to provide coverage and perspective, instead of just passing on propaganda, the war continues . . .

More information can be found at:
http://www.savagesound.com/gallery100.htm
http://www.iheardyoumalachi.org/

Performed by Elliot Crown

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[TheAntitrust]

people are a cancer.

If only we all had enough heart to do what Malachi did, all at once :)

[freddysbklynrndhouse]

Um. Take heart, my friend. You are wounded and you are focussing on the downside of people. There is love, there is hope. Take the medicines that are good, and the cancer will be overwhelmed. I encourage you to look at people when they are at their best.

[nicorelief]

I never forgot, Malachi.

I remember reading about your final act of civil disobedience while still in the army, and realizing how powerful it was.

Then I realized, because of you the power all of us have.

I'm still wrestling with the idea of religion, but the ideals of truth, justice, freedom, and love were immortalized by your final act, and couldn't be clearer if I was shot with a diamond bullet.

I will never forget. This country is ours, not theirs. Rest in peace, brother.

[Elizabeth586]

I am so sad because of your death and the deaths of all these people in war. Thank you for your message which I just watched, it makes me feel a little better. I am inspired to oppose this war and this corrupt administration. May you have peace, may we find peace on Earth.

[jp985]

Maybe people like phantom1000A should die like this man, We can not afford assholes in america

[BreakTheSkyMyseIf]

He had such insightful and deep ideas. It's so sad that I only know of this man through his death. I wish he didn't have to do this.

[phantom1000A]

i wish all war protesters would die like him. we cant afford weakness in America.

[whelkshuffler]

Peace brothers and sisters. Say NO.

[CHErevolucion1]

yeah you are an idiot. saddam hussein killed millions. that doesn't mean that we have to fucking declare war on them there's this thing called the UN. the Iraq war is unjust in every way known and is a threat to humanity.

[raystinsky]

"I call 'em as I see 'em." is the phrase you're looking for. The "as" is not referencing time, so substituting "when" isn't appropriate.

[87564327856738456236]

you are the biggest dumbass in the world. srry just call it when i see em.