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[Watchmen] Why did the Comedian assassinate JFK?

I'm sorry if the answer is spelled straight on the graphic novel, but as a movie goer the scene on the opening credits always left me wondering the reason for it. Was just a random act of nihilistic violence? Did he have an agenda? Was he paid to do it?
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For the lulz.

More seriously, that scene isn't in the graphic novel, just the film. The implication is that Comedian was acting as an agent of a conservative, imperialistic elements in the United States government, doing their dirty work and ensuring American hegemony through black bag jobs. JFK threatened their interests so...he had to go.