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    At What Point Does Murder Become "Assassination?"

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    Post by Marc™ Fri May 20, 2011 10:19 am

    I heard on TV last night that at one point there was an "assassination attempt" on Johnny Carson. Why wasn't it referred to as "attempted murder"....what's the difference?

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    Post by Alan Smithee Fri May 20, 2011 1:44 pm

    I would define "assassination" as the murder of a public/prominent person.
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    Post by Nystyle709 Fri May 20, 2011 6:51 pm

    alan smithee wrote:I would define "assassination" as the murder of a public/prominent person.

    Me too. Ain't nobody tried to 'assassinate' Johnny Carson.
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    Post by Alan Smithee Fri May 20, 2011 9:26 pm

    I think assassination is more political.
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    Post by MandyPerfumeGirl Fri May 20, 2011 9:53 pm

    alan smithee wrote:I think assassination is more political.

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    I don't know why they said "assassinate" when it came to Johnny Carson. A murder attempt, sure, but not assassination - I always connect that term with someone in politics.
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    Post by TSJFan4Ever Fri May 20, 2011 10:19 pm

    Yeah - I think politics, too - someone in a position of power - royalty, politicians, and so forth.
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