I think that comment by the Falun Gong member represents the best possibility.. This could be a propaganda ploy by the Chinese to cast FG as being self-destructive.
If you opt to commit suicide with gasoline, you should wind up with more that facial burns.
When I read that article, suddenly visions of Vietnamese Buddhist monks came to mind, sitting in a yoga stance, as the gas-fired flames burned them to a crisp.
The US role in Vietnam suddenly changed after that event and the assassination of Diem.
If this burning incident is true, it could both repulse the non-falun gong folks, while stirring radicalization by the FG membership, as they see others are willing to take radical steps to establish their rights.
I still think it was a CI operation by Chinese intelligence. But if not, it could get real interesting in China.
Regards,
Ron |
