There was a lot I didn’t like about Lennon, of course, but he used to do a lot of interviews that ended up on the radio, long talks about a wide range of subjects, and I remember once he defended Dylan against critics who didn’t like Dylan becoming a Christian.
His defense of Dylan wasn’t as strong as Dylan’s own defense of himself, but Lennon still did defend him and went into some detail about it. I respected him for that. I mention it because I’m trying to have one good thing to say about the commie creep (other than the fact that he also happened to be a genius composer).
Anyway, here’s Dylan’s defense of himself during his Christian period:
Years ago they ... said I was a prophet. I used to say, “No I’m not a prophet” they say “Yes you are, you’re a prophet.” I said, “No it’s not me.” They used to say “You sure are a prophet.” They used to convince me I was a prophet. Now I come out and say Jesus Christ is the answer. They say, “Bob Dylan’s no prophet.” They just can’t handle it.
As for Chapman, throw away the key. I don’t really mourn the loss of Lennon (a commie creep with a talent), but that crime — murder in cold blood on a public street — deserves life in prison. Actually, it deserves the death penalty, but that’s not on the table, so keep the scumbag locked up forever.
And it’s not because “he might commit more crimes”. It’s because the crime he committed deserves maximum punishment.