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Nighthawk76 · 10-03-2004, 06:55 PM

Mark David Chapman who killed John Lennon in December of 1980, may be released from prison this week after serving 24 years for the murder of the ex-Beatle. I am troubled to hear this. Lennon has been one of my heros since freshman year of high school, and I don't want to see the man who killed him free. I think that Chapman should spend the rest of his life behind bars. Besides I don't think that 24 years is enough of a punishment for ending another human being's life. I do not believe in the death penalty but Chapman (and anyone who takes away a person's life) should never see the light of day again.

Kay Scarpetta · 10-03-2004, 07:33 PM

I heard that somewhere. People were saying that "24 years wasn't enough time for the murder of one of the best singers", yadda yadda yadda... I don't care if someone kills the president, or a homeless bum on the streets. It's still a person.

I think this guy deserves another 30 years or so.

dandelion wine · 10-03-2004, 08:37 PM

They need to keep his sorry ass in prison.

Nighthawk76 · 10-03-2004, 08:53 PM

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Originally posted by little insomniac
They need to keep his sorry ass in prison.

Kate, you took the words right out of my mouth.

dandelion wine · 10-03-2004, 09:00 PM

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Originally posted by dukey
Kate, you took the words right out of my mouth.

They denied him last time, let's hope they make the same decision this time around. My father has been a Beatles/John Lennon fan for as long as I can remember - he's going to freak if it happens. And you can bet I'll be pissed.

theanswerman · 10-03-2004, 09:03 PM

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Originally posted by Kaffeine Kay
I heard that somewhere. People were saying that "24 years wasn't enough time for the murder of one of the best singers", yadda yadda yadda... I don't care if someone kills the president, or a homeless bum on the streets. It's still a person.

I think this guy deserves another 30 years or so.

i love the beatles, but i agree with you.

AKA · 10-03-2004, 09:41 PM

No worries. He's in prison for life.

BUSH-2004!!! · 10-03-2004, 09:48 PM

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Originally posted by AKA
No worries. He's in prison for life.

And what sources do you have to back that up.

AKA · 10-03-2004, 09:59 PM

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Originally posted by BUSH-2004!!!
And what sources do you have to back that up.

Do you honestly think he'll ever be paroled? Besides, I guarantee you that life out of prison would be a safety risk to Mr. Chapman himself!

BUSH-2004!!! · 10-03-2004, 10:24 PM

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Originally posted by AKA
Do you honestly think he'll ever be paroled? Besides, I guarantee you that life out of prison would be a safety risk to Mr. Chapman himself!

That's pure speculation. I thought you something we didn't.

Brian · 10-03-2004, 10:35 PM

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Originally posted by BUSH-2004!!!
That's pure speculation. I thought you something we didn't.

Are you supporting Chapman?

BUSH-2004!!! · 10-03-2004, 10:44 PM

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Originally posted by Brian
Are you supporting Chapman?

No sir. I think he should be put to death. An eye for an eye. But to say he will never get out it kinda narrow-minded.

Lee · 10-03-2004, 11:37 PM

I agree that death is too good for someone like him.

Dean Winchester · 10-04-2004, 12:42 AM

even if Chapman got out, how long do you think he'd make it before someone shot him? There are so many hardcore Beatles/Lennon fans who wouldn't feel bad about hurting Chapman.

crystals · 10-04-2004, 12:48 AM

I don't agree with the death penalty. I do think Mark should stay behind bars for life. I mean, how does anyone know he might just go and get obsessed with someone else and shoot someone again. And, all the pain Yoko Ono, and his sons Sean and Julian went through. And the other former Beatles: Paul, George and Ringo. If he's let out of jail it would send out a message that there is no consequence for people who stalk and kill another person, whether the victim be well-known or not well-known. I don't agree with the death penalty because it would be like putting Mark out of his misery in prison. Make him stay miserable and stay in jail for life .

I also agree with what Buffyslayer79 said. It probably wouldn't be long before Mark himself got shot by someone. I mean, looking back in history at the JFK assassination, when Lee Harvey Oswald was going to trial before he even entered the courtroom, Jack Ruby shot Oswald. Someone in this crazy world just might try to shoot Chapman on the way to his trial.

10-03-2004, 06:55 PM	#1
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Mark David Chapman Might Be Released From Prison This Week Mark David Chapman who killed John Lennon in December of 1980, may be released from prison this week after serving 24 years for the murder of the ex-Beatle. I am troubled to hear this. Lennon has been one of my heros since freshman year of high school, and I don't want to see the man who killed him free. I think that Chapman should spend the rest of his life behind bars. Besides I don't think that 24 years is enough of a punishment for ending another human being's life. I do not believe in the death penalty but Chapman (and anyone who takes away a person's life) should never see the light of day again.

10-03-2004, 07:33 PM	#2
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	I heard that somewhere. People were saying that "24 years wasn't enough time for the murder of one of the best singers", yadda yadda yadda... I don't care if someone kills the president, or a homeless bum on the streets. It's still a person. I think this guy deserves another 30 years or so.
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10-04-2004, 12:48 AM	#15
crystals Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 02, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,829	I don't agree with the death penalty. I do think Mark should stay behind bars for life. I mean, how does anyone know he might just go and get obsessed with someone else and shoot someone again. And, all the pain Yoko Ono, and his sons Sean and Julian went through. And the other former Beatles: Paul, George and Ringo. If he's let out of jail it would send out a message that there is no consequence for people who stalk and kill another person, whether the victim be well-known or not well-known. I don't agree with the death penalty because it would be like putting Mark out of his misery in prison. Make him stay miserable and stay in jail for life . I also agree with what Buffyslayer79 said. It probably wouldn't be long before Mark himself got shot by someone. I mean, looking back in history at the JFK assassination, when Lee Harvey Oswald was going to trial before he even entered the courtroom, Jack Ruby shot Oswald. Someone in this crazy world just might try to shoot Chapman on the way to his trial.
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10-03-2004, 09:41 PM	#7
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 16,573	No worries. He's in prison for life.

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Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	I agree that death is too good for someone like him.

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Dean Winchester Member Forum Star Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	even if Chapman got out, how long do you think he'd make it before someone shot him? There are so many hardcore Beatles/Lennon fans who wouldn't feel bad about hurting Chapman.