Ad hominem attacks indeed, no where in my statement link to this conclusion. Ad hominema is a classic logical fallacy not a true logical argument. If you want to argue, debate point by point, finding flaws in opponent's argument instead of using logical fallacy. Prove other wrong with logic and fact instead of ranting.
I do not agree with Chinese rule is type of oppression in Tibet, the self-immolator do, so they kill themselves. By the way, you do not see any middle class Tibetans choose this path, those people who suicides may suicide anyway because they are losers. Only losers choose to suicide,or revenge against society. Even without Dalai Lama, they have higher likelihood of suicide. However, they know suicide is a wrong thing to do, they know their death is going cause pain to their family, so they justify suicide with a so call greater cause. Yet, what they do not know is so call greater cause would not make a mother happier. So-call greater cause will only satisfy their own circle. As long as economy progresses and more Tibetan enjoys comfortable lifestyle, those extremists will disappear by itself.