[Stone Mountain]

Are we to imagine this because it is good or bad? That is the point my friend - no point in imagining if John thought the situation would worsen.

I disagree that there is no point to imagining things for whatever reason. And whether it is good or bad is something everyone can decide for themselves. Lennon is asking us to imagine a Utopian world - just because it can never happen (as Lennon himself no doubt realized) doesn't mean that one shouldn't try to imagine it. It's a thought experiment - you are welcome to come to your own comclusions.

[CyberCowboy777]

Whether it is good or bad is fact. People can except or reject that.

Instead of a thought experiment on the unattainable, why not on the potential?

John can sing about what he likes - but then I can also belittle his contribution on this particular matter. Those of us focus on reality will continue to move forward and those stuck in a day dream can continue to protest the War.