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#33322

JK2006

Mark Chapman denied parole 15 Years, 9 Months ago

John Lennon was a friend of mine - indeed we had a lunch date booked for the Thursday after he was killed by Chapman - but am I alone in being disgusted by the fact that clearly the only reason Mark has been denied parole is because his victim was a high profile celebrity?

It's like the Myra Hindley situation.

I do worry when Justice is totally predicated on media interest.

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#33323

Anita

Re:Mark Chapman denied parole 15 Years, 9 Months ago
Well, I sit between two camps on that one. The biggest punishment that "man" could have had would have been an enforced name change. It is horrible that he is so famous for his mad behaviour, the law gave him what he wanted. Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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#33330

Foz

Re:Mark Chapman denied parole 15 Years, 9 Months ago
Probably because it saves the govt the hassle and cost of arranging the inevitable lifetime protection, identity change etc, etc. He will probably feel more of a prisoner being free than he is now! The same would have happened to Hindley if she was released. Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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#33383

dex

Re:Mark Chapman denied parole 15 Years, 9 Months ago
In the US murder is treated as murder and life means life. I believe it is this country that has punishment wrong - we are far too lenient. Whatever else Chapman is, he is a cold bloodied murderer. Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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#33395

Blondini

Re:Mark Chapman denied parole 15 Years, 9 Months ago

dex wrote:
In the US murder is treated as murder and life means life. I believe it is this country that has punishment wrong - we are far too lenient. Whatever else Chapman is, he is a cold bloodied murderer.

Yeah, agree. And if he saw Jared Leto's performance of him he would kill himself anyway!

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#33404

Solihull Exile

Re:Mark Chapman denied parole 15 Years, 9 Months ago
I believe Yoko told the parole board she and her son would not feel safe if he was released. Put yourself in the parole board's shoes...if he was released,and did kill again...can you blame them? Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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#33705

The King

Re:Mark Chapman denied parole 15 Years, 8 Months ago
You are not alone. While I agree what Chapman did called for a harsh punishment, I believe he has been given such. If it was my mother, father, brother, or anyone else he'd have been out a long time ago and the world at large would not give a hoot! Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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#34025

DJones

Re:Mark Chapman denied parole 15 Years, 8 Months ago
On YouTube is a clip of John & Yoko performing "Attica State" on David Frost and defending the rights of prisoners against some angry members of the audience: Enter code here Please note: although no board code and smiley buttons are shown, they are still usable.

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