How important does a person have  to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just  murdered?
141646
Assasinated is usually reserved for heads of state and high ranking political figures.  Members of Congress would be murdered, but presidential appointees or people running for president can be assasinated.
717837
Having respect for people that we love. Also respect for people that can not protect themselves. How would you feel if someone close to you had passed and their remains not respected? I'm sure you would be concerned as well. Are you aware that in a mortuary that from beginning to end the up most respect is used for the deceased?
1036791
Because some believe that it was an assassination and they are wondering who ordered the hit.
306681
Of course you're not all evil, however your goverment is elected to represent you, the people. So when your goverment goes around killing people for money it reflects badly on the people they represent.
176783
I would think history would prove that yes, assassination, has been a real problem in our world - that people who are not in agreement with democracy use would be more likely to use assassination to bring about whatever their ideals are about.\n\nSo I would choose a case based on history, examples from history, where democratic leaders have been killed to prevent them from bringing about reforms that the people want.
812830
yes, the same applies is doing the commission of a crime one of the criminal get killed the other can also be charge with his death.\nThe innocent bystanders wasn't doing anything so they will have a case
781099
I'm surprised to read people saying that there are more important things to do.  What's more important than at least investigating an executive who broke US and international law?  If we ignore that it sets a very dangerous precedent in my opinion.
13122
Yes, execution is an effective way of keeping people from committing crimes. Also, if you look at it, the 1,000 man was just executed last week I believe. It's not like we are killing people left and right.
193523
A prophet is a important person, no one should disrespect Mohammad, Jesus or Moses. But an event in history is different. A historian says that according to the research that I have done, Hitler couldn't have killed 6 million jews in gas chambers (and he never says Hitler was a good guy or that he didn't kill anyone!) And then he has to go to jail because of his research. Doesn't that remind you of Galileo's story....?!
668698
Yes, there should be a specific group assigned to elimination...nothing new, just assign one of the many SpecOps units already in existance.  Targets would be leaders and the entire 2nd tier of clones ready to step up to fill the void---and my after being in Iraq for almost 2 years straight, I'd say any given warmongering clerics, (or other similar religious leaders), make valid targets also.\n\nTheir charter would specifically waive the part of Presidential Executive Order 12333 that prohibits assassination.\n\nCall it murder if you want, but I sleep pretty good at night.
1107433
I'm going to need substantial proof befre I believe that our government murdered thousands of innocent people.  With the conspiracies flying, I still can't get past flying planes into buildings.  How could we get somebody to volunteer to kill themselves to start a war?  You need a belief system that goes beyond death to get somebody to sacrifice their lives for anything, and I can't see our government gaining that type of power over anybody just to start a war.
942264
Sure, why not.  You don't have to be on the side of right or justice to be competent.\nRommel was implicated in the plot to assassinate Hitler, and was forced (allowed) to commit suicide.
20670
It depends on the crime. If I saw a friend plant a bomb... yeah... for the most part no. I would talk to the friend first before doing anything else.
228802
How is it an easy way out?  Put yourself in the shoes of someone whose very close family member was murdered.  Would you want all the taxpayers in the U.S. to have the burden of keeping that person alive and healthy for however long they live?
800854
If the murdered person was an abuser, or murderer themselves, yes. Ordinary people no, can they not be the people they are, live the way they desire without being killed by a psyco?
746537
good question, i often wonder the same thing. and did you ever notice how the media emphasizes what that person did in life only when its deemed an important job.. Like they will say a 39 year old policeman was killed in a car accident but if you were a car mechanic they dont say a 39 year old car mechanic. weird, huh?
427349
Of course it matters!  The leaders of the people should have good and high morals.  The people are constantly watching him and should have the access to any screw ups he may have committed.