It was 25 years ago today John Lennon was murdered by a deranged "fan" (short for fanatic). He was a poet, musician, songwriter, peace activist, artist and the political Beatle. He ranged from profound to profane and people either loved or hated him. His statement that the Beatles were more popular than Jesus ignited a firestorm of protest among some Christians, even though it was true. His collaboration with and competition with Paul McCartney resulted in some of the best music of the times. He will be remembered as we remember Louis Armstrong or Mozart.
One has to wonder what he would have accomplished if he had lived these past 25 years instead of being shot in the back. We will never hear the music that was still inside him when he died. It is still much too easy for any fruitcake to acquire a handgun and go out and shoot someone. I hope the NRA can sleep at night. Someone may be coming for them.
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