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EYESORE 9001

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6. It was still a political assassination IMO

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Reply #2)

Fri Sep 12, 2025, 09:04 AM

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I cannot resolve a single issue which could have prompted his murder that is not political in nature, including things which should not be political but have become so. As for only applying to politicians and candidates, how about MLK? How has his murder been characterized? Assassination. I would carry it a step further and call it political assassination, despite Dr. King not holding office a candidate for elected office.

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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 Friday OP

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

Disagree. Jilly_in_VA Friday #2

So MLK wasn't assassinated? FBaggins Friday #3

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

Dictionary definition PJMcK Friday #5

It was still a political assassination IMO EYESORE 9001 Friday #6

MLK was a highly political figure Jilly_in_VA Friday #7