I don't think the current system is so much worse. It's just not possible. DL is an actual dictator in a world without news coverage, just imagine. That's also

I don't think the current system is so much worse. It's just not possible. DL is an actual dictator in a world without news coverage, just imagine. That's also not just the CCP's argument, it's the same argument for most modern day states that's desposed of monarch. Self-immolate is an act of religious fervert, it would be out of the ordinary to reason with. Generally, I think most people simply don't kill themselves like that, unless they believe there is something to be gained after death. The same reason for suicidal bombing. For people who are generally not happy or find live unbearable, they wouldn't kill themselves using those kinds of excruciating and painful methods, unless of course, they were trying to achieve something, which are most likely religious or it just doesn't make sense.