Some years ago, a man in Santa Ana, California burned himself to death to protest civil actions being taken against him. The act accomplished nothing; the civil actions continued. Nathan Hale made the following heroic words prior to his death; “I regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” Nevertheless the revolution against England still had to be fought on the battlefield. Over the years, many have protested against perceived injustice and inhuman activity. Yet it appears in most cases, nothing essential changes.
The problem lies in the basic nature of the human being. Hatred, coming from ...