John Lennon

John Lennon was not a saint; he definitly did and said things that I would consider morally questionable. But then so did JFK, Elvis, Mozart,...... the list is endless. We are only human and each of us commits sins and makes mistakes. The point is that some humans have the incredible gift to enrich the lives of many, despite their human flaws.To many of us John Lennon was such a person; one who permanently changed our lives in a, hopefully, positive way. I simply felt it appropriate to acknowledge this and the anniversary of his passing. And to give thanks that such a person, flaws and all, could make my life happier through his music.

Diana's importance has certainly been overstated, but John Lennon?... I don't think so. A public person or politician, even a beloved and well intended one should not be compared to a great artist.

John Lennon was no Mother Teresa? Hey, even Mother Teresa was no Mother Teresa. Do a little research and you will find some well-researched, solid criticism of her and her work. I was a big Lennon fan, too, and remember well the shock of his killing. But it's simply not true that he was humble. Geez, if he were, he and Paul wouldn't have had such intense fights. I think it's appropriate in the case of Lennon and all artists to respect them for their work and talent and appreciate the effect it has on us without elevating them to deities. That only invites the temptation to tear them down. And in fact, that is exactly what happened in the form of a sick mind with a gun.