Ponder that one!
2006-11-22 16:07:22 · 6 answers · asked by Emma 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It has to be premeditated..and they must be killed in order to change something or send a message. If their death makes a difference publically it is assassination.
2006-11-22 16:17:38 · answer #1 · answered by bored_at_work 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Dictionary has the definition of Assasinated as follows:
1) To murder (a prominent person) by surprise attack, as for political reasons.
So I would assume that to be considered assasinated you would have to be either a very prominent person who has strong stances politically or a person in a position of political leadership.
2006-11-22 16:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by mi_ked 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assassination is the planned killing of an substantial individual, regularly a political discern or different strategically substantial individual or popular individual. Wikipedia has an rather sturdy article explaining the differance between assassination and homicide. Take the link.
2016-12-10 14:09:49 · answer #3 · answered by lillibridge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe those considered assassinated are usually individuals who are killed by individuals or groups who have a political or ideological agenda in effecting the killing.
Victims are either political leaders or strategically important individuals.
2006-11-22 16:10:48 · answer #4 · answered by monsoon05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assasination is for popular politicians while murder is for ordinary voters.
2006-11-22 16:18:26 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you killed me you'd be an assassin......... :)
2006-11-22 16:41:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋