Motives, Madness, and Murder

A review of political murders and attempted assassinations in the past five years

Let’s stipulate that anyone who engages in political assassination is mad. They are often losers and loners — people adrift from society, grasping for attention or fame. They may latch onto a political cause, but it’s usually just an excuse for their madness. There is no justification for murdering any political figure.

John Hinckley tried to assassinate…