Lennon's killer wants forgiveness from Yoko

[Mr. Bob Dobolina]

Yoko may forgive him, but I won't.

 

[Kate]

Of torment, mercy, and forgiveness...

Yoko could exact some measure of revenge by insisting that correctional authorities pipe the dulcimer tones of her crooning into Chapman's cell...



either that or...



Though the former would probably constitute an 8th Amendment violation/peace, K

 

[Sunny]

^^^^

 

[Vehicle]

Mr. Chapman,

You burned you a$$, now sit on the blister.

Y. Ono

 

[Jet]

Jet - I have limited knowledge of how the justice system works in The US, but, for sure, in the UK, for that type of murder of a 'non celebrity' the convicted party would be out in 20 years or less with good behaviour. I do wonder how it would have panned out had he murdered John in the UK. There would have been public pressure to keep him inside, but there would have been pressure from The European Union to release him. I agree with you, it makes you feel uncomfortable, in the sense that the family of the murdered 'non celebrity' have nobody pressurising the authorities to keep the convicted killer in prison.

I live here and I have limited knowledge of how the justice system works. I still feel shocked to learn that he is even eligible for parole. He killed a man in cold blood. It's not like John Lennon attacked him or John and Yoyo had bodyguards and they decided to bully Chapman. I don't understand the 20 years to life. I doubt he will ever get out, but the thought of that is unsettling.

It's not the forgiveness that bothers me. You are absolutely correct on that. It is the holier than thou way she says Paul should learn to like that scumbag. Who cares what he is now? Lennon will never have another day in this life and that is kind of a tragedy for all of us.

I am a Christian, and I admit that the way she came off bugs be to no end. It's all well and good that she thinks her husband is a nice guy. He may very well be a nice person now, but it does not change the fact that he took away the life of another person. I don't blame either one of them for asking to be forgiven, but I think the correct Biblical way, is to keep it between them and the person they hurt.

 

[Khor1255]

I am a Christian as well (by the way hat's off for admitting that in today's antitheistic society) and I completely get the forgiveness thing. It is very difficult and those who do so are better off for it. The point isn't the asshole you are forgiving (God will sort that out) but dropping the bitterness and getting on with your life. Again, the only thing that really irked me was her acting as if Paul needed to handle it the way she was. And the fact she was implying Chapman was a good guy. That's just hamming up the forgiveness angle.

 

[Tray73]

"Mark is a very likeable and loving person" - Sure Mrs Chapman, all cold-blooded killers are I seriously think this woman needs to be sectioned or whatever the equivalent is in the US.

 

[Jet]

I am a Christian as well (by the way hat's off for admitting that in today's antitheistic society) and I completely get the forgiveness thing. It is very difficult and those who do so are better off for it. The point isn't the asshole you are forgiving (God will sort that out) but dropping the bitterness and getting on with your life. Again, the only thing that really irked me was her acting as if Paul needed to handle it the way she was. And the fact she was implying Chapman was a good guy. That's just hamming up the forgiveness angle.

I agree with that. Then there is this: "Paul McCartney has a right to say what he wants, but if he was to meet Mark, I think he would like him. Mark is a very likeable and loving person. He always puts other people's needs before his own and would welcome a visit from Mr. McCartney." Really? He puts other people's need before his own? I don't know if she came up with the idea of Paul visiting Mark, or if Mark told her to say that. Either way, that statement, in itself, is selfish. How is that putting Paul's needs before his own? I think if Paul ever decides to visit him, it should be because he wants too, and not because they think it would be nice. Hat's off to you too. I agree that God will sort that all out in His time, either here on earth or when we all stand before Him.

 

[Metal Health]

He will not get any forgiveness. That is an unacceptable thing to do especially for the reasons he did it for.

 

[Squidbilly]

I wouldn't piss up his ass if his guts where on fire.
And they will be.