Correct with the Tigers. Liberation of Tigers of Tamil Eelam. Acknowledged by many as probably the "best" terrorists in the world.
Unfortunately, I do see this as a bit of abattle of cultures - the western world believe that so long as you have a democracy everything is okay (Ok a bit simplistic but...)
Can anyone in the UK really contemplate giving their life up for a cause in which they believe? I most certainly wouldn't. I am pretty sure they would negotiate, we just wouldn't want there terms.
Yes, my family is from Sri Lanka, and I have made clear previously that I consider myself to be British and have distanced myself from them. That said until I was 18 I did live with them and got to know a lot of Tamils, some of whom were part of the Tigers. To speak to someone who is so devout as to where a cyanide capsule round your neck in case of capture....well....as I said, different cultures, and not one I can understand.