Aaron Bushnell’s self-immolation was a tragedy


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On April 29, 1993, Graham Bamford stood outside of the British Parliament, doused himself with gasoline, and lit himself on fire. His act was a protest against his country’s indifference toward the atrocities happening in Bosnia, though he had no personal connection to the country or its people. “The British people must stop the war in Bosnia, using force if necessary,” he said. “Bosnian babies, children and women are patiently waiting for the politicians to do what they should do – provide military protection. They must not stand aside and observe.” More than three decades later, U.S. airman Aaron Bushnell...