I wasn't right for months. A handgun in the hand of a man did this, didn't it? I don't care whether he was crazy or not. The point is a man with an 'illegal' handgun did this to us all. Dreamers, they do die young.

sheshe2

(83,758 posts)

4. ...

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Sat Dec 8, 2012, 11:15 AM

Dec 2012

LiveNudePolitics

(285 posts)

5. He gains new appreciators every day

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Sat Dec 8, 2012, 01:23 PM

Dec 2012

My 16 year old, and a few of her friends really love Lennon and his music.

AnneD

(15,774 posts)

6. I think of him often.....

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Sat Dec 8, 2012, 02:30 PM

Dec 2012

He was so far ahead of his time. I really have respect for him, and I can't say that about many of today's celebs. He was the real deal.

femrap

(13,418 posts)

7. I was

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Sat Dec 8, 2012, 02:32 PM

Dec 2012

blessed to have seen The Beatles twice...Cincinnati and Toronto, CA. Looking back, I believe it has been all downhill since then....not just me but for the Planet as well.

John and George: Thank you so much for your music and love.

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)

8. Thanks for the reminder of the date.

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Sat Dec 8, 2012, 05:14 PM

Dec 2012

I am SO hopeless with dates and times.
But do remember what a crushing blow the news of his assassination was.
I think half of Seattle stayed home that day.

ancianita

(36,055 posts)

9. He was a great cultural force for the arts, labor and peace.

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Sat Dec 8, 2012, 11:02 PM

Dec 2012

Thanks!