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PJMcK

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5. Dictionary definition

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Reply #2)

Fri Sep 12, 2025, 07:57 AM

Sep 12

“Assassination is the willful killing, by a sudden or secret attack, of a person—especially if prominent or important. It may be prompted by political, ideological, religious, financial, or military motives.”

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Why are the media using the terms 'assassination' and 'assassin' speaking of Kirk? Do they know the motive for his [View all] sinkingfeeling Sep 12 OP

IMO it's still an assassination, irrespective of motive EYESORE 9001 Sep 12 #1

Disagree. Jilly_in_VA Sep 12 #2

So MLK wasn't assassinated? FBaggins Sep 12 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author fujiyamasan Sep 12 #4

Dictionary definition PJMcK Sep 12 #5

It was still a political assassination IMO EYESORE 9001 Sep 12 #6

MLK was a highly political figure Jilly_in_VA Sep 12 #7