Posted on 10/08/2013 10:49:04 AM PDT by Gefn
The man who died last weekafter being found severely burned on the Mall, was identified Monday night as a 64 year old resident of New Jersey, and D.C. Police said it was "now apparent he had set himself on fire."
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I read a few witness comments saying the same thing on the day it happened. Between that, and this new report of the man giving a military salute before lighting the fire, I question the conclusion that this wasn't a political act. I hope we learn more about this man's background. Was he a veteran?
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