[–] ardvarcus 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) 2.2 years ago
Philosophical question -- can it be an assassination attempt if the target isn't even there? I mean, if the target isn't present, there's no danger to the target, right?
[–] SerialLarper 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) 2.2 years ago
It's an attempt if there's intent and some action taken with it. Whether or not it would have been successful isn't important.
[–] QPilledLib 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) 2.2 years ago
From a legal standpoint it is still attempted murder. It is both criminal intent as well as action that could have led to death.
Philosophize all you want, the law is quite clear on this one.
[–] eclipsed2112 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) 2.2 years ago
and it is also EXACTLY WHY there is an AF1 and AF2. he syked them out!
[–] EricKaliberhall 9 points -8 points 1 point (+1|-9) 2.2 years ago
AF1 (Air Force One)? Ahh, I got it... You mean Trump Force One. :)
[–] ardvarcus 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
Philosophical question -- can it be an assassination attempt if the target isn't even there? I mean, if the target isn't present, there's no danger to the target, right?
[–] SerialLarper 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
It's an attempt if there's intent and some action taken with it. Whether or not it would have been successful isn't important.
[–] QPilledLib 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
From a legal standpoint it is still attempted murder. It is both criminal intent as well as action that could have led to death.
Philosophize all you want, the law is quite clear on this one.
[–] eclipsed2112 ago
and it is also EXACTLY WHY there is an AF1 and AF2. he syked them out!