How famous do you have to be

[McMouse]

to get assinated rather than just murdered?

[Ankou]

murder becomes assassination when the victim is someone known to the perpetrator only by reputation, or status.

although ghandi was assassinated, john lennon was killed.

[Bbbananas]

great answer ankou.
I was going to give a silly answer, but I couldn't think of one.

[B00]

But Mark Chapman did know who John Lennon was, so why wasn't he assasinated then?

[Ankou]

assassination assumes there is something socio-political (or perhaps financial and social status*) to be gained by removing that person.



* for example, when specific rival gang lords/godfathers are hit.

[B00]

Ahhh right gotcha- didn't add that bit into your 1st description did you? ;-)

[Ankou]

thought i'd tease you with a little bit at a time.