assassination attempt in taiwan

Taiwan's President, Vice President Wounded in Shooting

when I first heard this at 5:30 today on NPR, I immediately thought of Kennedy. Witnesses said that Chen and Lu slumped forward, or looked down, and then the car drove off to the hospital.

thank god the bullet only grazed Chen's stomach and Lu was only shot in the leg. at least the assassin wasn't a sharp shooter.

there is no claim of responsibility, and I'm not as familiar with Taiwan's political issues, except that it is the eve of an election and some people don't want cooperation with china.

I commend the presidential opponent for suspending campaign activities, at least it seems that he is not involved.