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MADem

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16. Lennon was killed by a loony tune who was obsessed with him

Reply to dogknob (Reply #14)

Wed Feb 1, 2012, 07:51 PM

Feb 2012

and who had religious delusions. That Mark Chapman nut had a problem with his MUSIC.

He wasn't targeted by a government or governments as a consequence of his behavior.

Lennon was an "easy target," too because he eschewed personal protection and was in the habit of walking around NYC rather than using cars/drivers.

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This is one of those articles that raises more questions after reading it. MADem Feb 2012 #1

I suppose John Lennon should have behaved a bit more circumspectly too. dogknob Feb 2012 #2

John Lennon didn't get accused of raping anyone, so I don't understand your dragging him into this. MADem Feb 2012 #3

The point is pretty simple. The Doctor. Feb 2012 #4

I'm not saying that he should necessarily avoid women, but he'd be advised to MADem Feb 2012 #5

I don't know where you've got 'contracting' and 'professional' muriel_volestrangler Feb 2012 #7

Oh, dear--this is much worse. MADem Feb 2012 #8

Well, yes, "if the account is true" muriel_volestrangler Feb 2012 #9

Well, shoot me for misunderstanding, then. I admitted I haven't been glued to this story. MADem Feb 2012 #10

Yeah, but even then, women are accusing their husbands and 'long term' boyfriends of rape. The Doctor. Feb 2012 #11

Well, good luck with that. It's not a tactic I'd endorse. nt MADem Feb 2012 #12

I'm no fan either, but the risk is just too great. The Doctor. Feb 2012 #15

If you do ANYTHING to change the status quo that is effective... dogknob Feb 2012 #14

Lennon was killed by a loony tune who was obsessed with him MADem Feb 2012 #16

Julian Assange extradition appeal at supreme court - live blog dipsydoodle Feb 2012 #6

Good Luck, Julian n/t unionworks Feb 2012 #13

I wish him well. Vidar Feb 2012 #17