Sap dude, 
He died for a cause. To bring attention of people like you and me. We are talking about it arn't we ? There is a difference between jumping off a bride because your girlfriend dumped you and this. IT IS THE CAUSE, a Purpose. People are saying its a lost cause but put yourself in his shoes(would you die for your country ?).  Gotta have balls to do this kinda thing. When hunger strikes is not working and you are a peace loving person and you don't have the resources for war...... what do you do... you do what you can.