Lennon was a storm of controversy from his young years in working-class environs to his violent death in 1980 in New York City. Leading up to this event David Chapman was sitting outside on a park bench. Chapman had a list of individuals he could kill; John Lennon was not initially a target, however he was killed because of opportunity (Telegraph 5). Lennon was walking with his wife Yoko Ono when he was stopped by Chapman, who presented himself as a tourist within the city. After Lennon turned around to address the inquiry from Chapman, a gunshot went off (Stebner 3). The assassination of John Lennon was unjust because he was an artist because he raised concerns both politically and religiously, radical with no problem expressing beliefs about political power. Others however, believed that he was a threat the Christian way of life and that he needed to be killed.
John Lennon was one of many artists who has raised religious injustices.” Imagine there’s no heaven. It’s easy if you try. No hell below us, above us only sky.” This was one of Lennon’s most famous and controversial comments sated. …show more content…
John Lennon believed and supported a one world government (NY Daily News). This was Lennon’s way of saying that wars dealing with political power had to come to an end. During the presidential election in the United States John Lennon expressed his belief that those within the government had so much power that the economy could and would be destroyed. This means the same people are in control, the same people are running everything but the people only care about the power and wealth. Too much political power in the hands of others would and could be detrimental (Fox News 7). This applies to what was stated in the thesis because people see ideas and innovations different, Lennon may have supported ideas that is absorbed but no needs to kill someone over
John Lennon was one of many artists who has raised religious injustices.” Imagine there’s no heaven. It’s easy if you try. No hell below us, above us only sky.” This was one of Lennon’s most famous and controversial comments sated. …show more content…
John Lennon believed and supported a one world government (NY Daily News). This was Lennon’s way of saying that wars dealing with political power had to come to an end. During the presidential election in the United States John Lennon expressed his belief that those within the government had so much power that the economy could and would be destroyed. This means the same people are in control, the same people are running everything but the people only care about the power and wealth. Too much political power in the hands of others would and could be detrimental (Fox News 7). This applies to what was stated in the thesis because people see ideas and innovations different, Lennon may have supported ideas that is absorbed but no needs to kill someone over