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John Lennon's Killer is Safer in Jail

Posted on 24th August 2014

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After reading this piece in the BBC news, I felt sad and sympathetic - for about 1 nanosecond!

John Lennon's killer has been denied bail, for the 8th time. What I don't understand is why he even applies for bail. For some things, people have long memories, his name is well known and his photo is widely available. How long does he seriously think he would survive outside of jail?

Not that I am saying that I approve of such acts of vengance, but, given human nature, someone is very likely to try to rid us of this embarrassing excuse for a human being, if he is let out.