After reviewing the two different readings, I found that Tyrannicide is quite an interesting topic due to how people interpret it. Throughout history all around the world, there are people praised for tyrannicide, there are legends and different myths. However, where it gets really interesting is the difference between terrorism and tyrannicide. When is something Terrorism or Tyrannicide? This Terrorism vs Tyrannicide concept is very interesting to me because in simplest terms they are very similar, so what makes one more hated than the other. I found that Tyrannicide has a targeted leader in mind which often is a symbolic leader whereas Terrorism is the act of scaring and threatening all with no specific leader or victim. Basically, there is a lack of discrimination in terrorism but in tyrannicide, the target is symbolic and reasonably precise.
I also found that the United States and Americans are fond of tyrannicide. This was surprising because the idea of patriotism is the one that goes against terrorism. So it’s very interesting that Americans support Tyrannicide due to American History but don’t perceive terrorism the same way because it is an attack on their home. While the articles distinguish the two from each other the average person I feel couldn’t give a strong answer to how the two are different. I mean even I had a hard time figuring it out until after reading the texts. So I thought I would just point out that it’s a weird phenomenon.
Overall I think that Tyrannicide is extreme but can be a necessary option for people living in dictatorships. These are countries where people are exploited and have a poor quality of life due to the tyranny of its current leader. The concept of killing the head of the snake and collapsing the rest of its body can be needed.
I like the point you make in the beginning involving how people interpret tyrannicide as it plays a huge role in how it is dealt with/viewed. I also find it interesting when you mention Americans liking tyrannicide just because of how the United States views terrorism and attacks on their country. With this, I also agree that under extreme circumstances, tyranny can lead to positive affects.
I like how you pointed out how tyrannicide, especially when at home and failed, is portrayed as terrorism. however when it succeeds it is hailed and touted throughout the land as a victory. it all points back to the victor being the one who writes the history book.