Not that I'm planning anything....just whats the difference?
2006-07-09 11:03:10 · 13 answers · asked by TK 3 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Assassination means murdered for political (rather than emotional, financial or accidental reasons).
So to be "assassinated," someone only has to have a job that entails a function that someone deems to be pivotal in the political process.
So, a voter registrar in a rural community (surely a "nobody" in the grand scheme of things) can be "assassinated" if he is killed to sway the results of an election. But a president can be "murdered" if he is killed by a jealous husband for non-political reasons.
Got it?
Good.
2006-07-09 11:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by Grendle 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think an assassination is PLANNED, usually by a group of people. A hit man does the job. The victim is chosen specifically based on an existing relationship rather than a more random reason, as in the case of a burglary victim who is murdered when he tries to stop the robbery.
Then when you add execution to the mix, that speaks to the method, i.e. lined up and shot or a single shot to the back of the head as opposed to a sniper shot
2006-07-09 18:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by Karen M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just how much you want to have someone removed. Organizations more likely gov'ts are more the type to have assassinations carried out. US doesn't sanction them so they don't do it. Some other still do.
If you hate Joe Bloe and kill him thats murder. If you are the Generalissimo of Patanuco and Joe Bloe is speaking out against your regime and you have him killed thats assassination.
2006-07-09 18:08:50 · answer #3 · answered by Lupin IV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmn I think they have to be a politician or someone who is standing for something political. A celebrity e.g. Britney Spears would not be assasinated as much as murdered. Assasination is eliminating someone for a very specific purpose - to destroy them before they destroy you, or else impose on your lifestyle methinks...
2006-07-09 18:20:17 · answer #4 · answered by old_but_still_a_child 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as·sas·si·nate ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-ss-nt)
tr.v. as·sas·si·nat·ed, as·sas·si·nat·ing, as·sas·si·nates
To murder (a prominent person) by surprise attack, as for political reasons.
To destroy or injure treacherously: assassinate a rival's character.
2006-07-09 18:07:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
interesting question. I think they save the 'big/fancy' word assination for presidents and high leaders. Or if it looked like it was a planned stalking for a celebrity.
2006-07-09 18:06:02 · answer #6 · answered by Bride2Be 8/30/08 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They must be a widely popular figure, whether they're a politician, movie star, athlete or a musician.
2006-07-09 18:06:55 · answer #7 · answered by Chreap 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone that has the power to over turn the government.
2006-07-09 21:17:00 · answer #8 · answered by angel d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question, but to me if they are shot in cold blood its murder.
2006-07-09 18:12:19 · answer #9 · answered by Josh S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh good question!!
i think assassination is more organized with a political purpose.
but im just guessing. :\
2006-07-09 18:07:49 · answer #10 · answered by shugo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋