How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?
489012
I don't think it matters how important the victim is, rather the motive for the killing. Assassination is Murder by treacherous violence, for politcal or religious reasons. Most Murder is more personal, born out of revenge,  for unrequited love, greed or financial gain.
1083056
Interesting you should ask that.There was a study not too long ago that determined that if a person 'had orders' from a person perceived as a higher up, they would inflict a substantial amount of pain on another human being.It's also human nature to want to remove those that are perceived as different.Culling the herd, as it were.Modern technology just enables us to 'cull the herd' more efficiently.I think that one way towards regaining some semblance of sanity is to educate a person as thoroughly as possible, and teach them that what works for 1 person might not work for another, but they are entitled to a basic level of respect by virtue of being a human.
377317
Technically it still does for treason!\n\nThis is so easy a subject to generalise about and so difficult to be case-by-case specific.\n\nIt does seem illogical to keep someone in prison until they die but it also seems illogical to do it as a deterrent for other people (isn't that killing someone for someone else's crime they have yet to commit).\n\nI have to be honest and say that I have heard of cases where I would have no problem if the person was executed but the line is very difficult to specify.\n\nMaybe not having it is an honour we should hold up rather than a burden to bear.\n\nPeace out.
107208
King is such a big responsibility, so nope. If you were king or queen and messed up, a whole country takes the fall. And what if they rebeled against you. Then someone would be in deep ______. Now if you were talking about a position a few ranks lower than a king, I wouldn't mind. :)
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?
708676
Depends on the justness of the cause. The Boston Tea Party could be considered a terrorist act, but was for a just and noble cause. Mercenaries, the same thing. Maybe they are not as noble as terrorists, due to $ being their motivation, but that's not a big deal in my book. Killing is killing, regardless the motivation for doing so. For a just cause, I have no problem with either. Unjust cause, I have a problem with them both. (Ahhh, but now the question is, Who determines whether or not it's a just cause?)
1139169
Yes we could live without it. Unfortunately, for some, it's the only way they can build up their sense of low self esteem. By character assassination the individual who is doing the gossiping is basically pointing out character flaws within themselves that they don't want anyone else to see. It happens everywhere, everyday. It's sad.
1181466
Absolutely. I'd have to do it in different ways though, just to keep the experience fresh. I've never killed someone, and I'm pretty sure this important life-skill will come in handy real soon.
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.
1003041
Lots of money a half ass alibi and a helluva lot of political power. \nAll for the one time price of selling ones soul
23921
I love the way you worded this question! It made me laugh.\n\nAssassinated = kill a prominent POLITICAL person. So either they are a politician, or you’re killing was politically motivated (like the athletes in Munich.)\n\nWhether it is an assassination or not has more to do with the killer than the killee, it's about motivation.
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.
626756
fifth amendmant.\n\nNo person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
450383
Assassination\n\nass ass in nation
455379
You kill a person unintentionally. The murder is not planned.
455292
I think it is more a case of people are afraid of him than loyal, though he probably has a cadre of loyal bodyguards too.  Iraq is roughly the size of California and a mix of deserts and mountains with some fairly sizeable cities, it is probably difficult to keep track of a small group of foreigners who frequently move around.  In addition to fear Zarqawi has cash to spread around which probably helps keep him hidden as well.  If he were caught I don't think he should be executed right away, he probably is a veritable gold mine of intelligence if he can be made to give up the info.
195228
Someone made a big mistake..and someone is going to be sued for a lot of money..and someone was killed for no reason..and someone has to answer some questions about where they were and did they frame someone so that someone would be executed..I wonder why anyone would want that job, btw.