The Beatles song you're thinking about right now thread

[Dr. Medulla]

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mark-dav ... 746be26a37

Mark David Chapman denied parole again. The idea that he, or Sirhan Sirhan, or any of the Manson family still pose a danger to society is absurd. They're old. They aren't the same person they were when consumed by the madness that caused them to do such horrible things. 40+ years is more than paying one's debt to society. The celebrity surrounding their crimes shouldn't be held against them, but that's exactly what it is.

Is there more to this though than just being humane. Like some other nut job who is a Beatles/Lennon fan tracking him down and getting revenge?

There's a non-zero percent possibility there, but the guy did apply for parole, so he's assuming the risks.

Sure but that risk isn't solely to himself. Depending on where he gets located and those who are close by. I've no idea as to what consideration is given to the safety of others when ex offenders are released.

It's an easy and flip answer, but it's America: Residency in the US assumes the distinct possibility of getting hurt or killed. Better for someone to get shot than something something freedom.

[revbob]

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mark-dav ... 746be26a37

Mark David Chapman denied parole again. The idea that he, or Sirhan Sirhan, or any of the Manson family still pose a danger to society is absurd. They're old. They aren't the same person they were when consumed by the madness that caused them to do such horrible things. 40+ years is more than paying one's debt to society. The celebrity surrounding their crimes shouldn't be held against them, but that's exactly what it is.

Is there more to this though than just being humane. Like some other nut job who is a Beatles/Lennon fan tracking him down and getting revenge?

There's a non-zero percent possibility there, but the guy did apply for parole, so he's assuming the risks.

Sure but that risk isn't solely to himself. Depending on where he gets located and those who are close by. I've no idea as to what consideration is given to the safety of others when ex offenders are released.

It's an easy and flip answer, but it's America: Residency in the US assumes the distinct possibility of getting hurt or killed. Better for someone to get shot than something something freedom.

The average kid in school probably has a higher chance of being shot than MDC.

[BostonBeaneater]

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mark-dav ... 746be26a37

Mark David Chapman denied parole again. The idea that he, or Sirhan Sirhan, or any of the Manson family still pose a danger to society is absurd. They're old. They aren't the same person they were when consumed by the madness that caused them to do such horrible things. 40+ years is more than paying one's debt to society. The celebrity surrounding their crimes shouldn't be held against them, but that's exactly what it is.

Is there more to this though than just being humane. Like some other nut job who is a Beatles/Lennon fan tracking him down and getting revenge?

He only shot the third most talented Beatle.

So who is the 4th?

Paul

[Dr. Medulla]

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mark-dav ... 746be26a37

Mark David Chapman denied parole again. The idea that he, or Sirhan Sirhan, or any of the Manson family still pose a danger to society is absurd. They're old. They aren't the same person they were when consumed by the madness that caused them to do such horrible things. 40+ years is more than paying one's debt to society. The celebrity surrounding their crimes shouldn't be held against them, but that's exactly what it is.

Is there more to this though than just being humane. Like some other nut job who is a Beatles/Lennon fan tracking him down and getting revenge?

He only shot the third most talented Beatle.

So who is the 4th?

Paul

*Inder spits on his hands and grabs his ban hammer*

[revbob]

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mark-dav ... 746be26a37

Mark David Chapman denied parole again. The idea that he, or Sirhan Sirhan, or any of the Manson family still pose a danger to society is absurd. They're old. They aren't the same person they were when consumed by the madness that caused them to do such horrible things. 40+ years is more than paying one's debt to society. The celebrity surrounding their crimes shouldn't be held against them, but that's exactly what it is.

Is there more to this though than just being humane. Like some other nut job who is a Beatles/Lennon fan tracking him down and getting revenge?

He only shot the third most talented Beatle.

So who is the 4th?

Paul

Truth, also the most annoying.

[gkbill]

Is there more to this though than just being humane. Like some other nut job who is a Beatles/Lennon fan tracking him down and getting revenge?

There's a non-zero percent possibility there, but the guy did apply for parole, so he's assuming the risks.

Sure but that risk isn't solely to himself. Depending on where he gets located and those who are close by. I've no idea as to what consideration is given to the safety of others when ex offenders are released.

It's an easy and flip answer, but it's America: Residency in the US assumes the distinct possibility of getting hurt or killed. Better for someone to get shot than something something freedom.

The average kid in school probably has a higher chance of being shot than MDC.

Hello,

This is probably viewed as more punitive measures to discourage future perps.

[Marky Dread]

Is there more to this though than just being humane. Like some other nut job who is a Beatles/Lennon fan tracking him down and getting revenge?

There's a non-zero percent possibility there, but the guy did apply for parole, so he's assuming the risks.

Sure but that risk isn't solely to himself. Depending on where he gets located and those who are close by. I've no idea as to what consideration is given to the safety of others when ex offenders are released.

It's an easy and flip answer, but it's America: Residency in the US assumes the distinct possibility of getting hurt or killed. Better for someone to get shot than something something freedom.

The average kid in school probably has a higher chance of being shot than MDC.

Sad but true.

[revbob]

There's a non-zero percent possibility there, but the guy did apply for parole, so he's assuming the risks.

Sure but that risk isn't solely to himself. Depending on where he gets located and those who are close by. I've no idea as to what consideration is given to the safety of others when ex offenders are released.

It's an easy and flip answer, but it's America: Residency in the US assumes the distinct possibility of getting hurt or killed. Better for someone to get shot than something something freedom.

The average kid in school probably has a higher chance of being shot than MDC.

Sad but true.

Yeah I was being quite serious. For MDC you would need an equally deranged fan wanting to hunt him down and I doubt there's many such people around.

[Marky Dread]

Sure but that risk isn't solely to himself. Depending on where he gets located and those who are close by. I've no idea as to what consideration is given to the safety of others when ex offenders are released.

It's an easy and flip answer, but it's America: Residency in the US assumes the distinct possibility of getting hurt or killed. Better for someone to get shot than something something freedom.

The average kid in school probably has a higher chance of being shot than MDC.

Sad but true.

Yeah I was being quite serious. For MDC you would need an equally deranged fan wanting to hunt him down and I doubt there's many such people around.

In this world? I don't agree mate. There's loads of nutters out there.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/sep/26/usa.arts

[Kory]

Why are the Beatles so much better than the Stones? Try as I might (and I have tried), I just can't get into more than a couple of songs by the latter.

[Dr. Medulla]

Why are the Beatles so much better than the Stones? Try as I might (and I have tried), I just can't get into more than a couple of songs by the latter.

Megadittos, Rush. The Stones were a perfectly fine band, but I simply can't fathom why they been so elevated over so many of their peers.

[weller259]

Murder is a crime.
MDC should have been put to death decades ago.
Him even having a SNIFF of being released, is absurd.
You kill someone, premeditated and not in "self-defense", you give up your basic human rights, you should also have to give up your life.
Compassion is one thing. Letting ANY murderer (as mentioned above) get any semblance of "normal life" is ridiculous. It's not fair? HE KILLED SOMEONE. How fair is it to the victim? For a killer to be free while the victim is still dead? Come on. Has nothing to do with who was killed.

The fact it was a Beatle, he should be executed and have the execution broadcast live on EVERY channel and streamed on EVERY platform. FanDuel can post the odds of how long he breathes until death, how many times he screams "I'm sorry!" before they hit the switch, they can really make an event out of it. That is just my opinion.

The local rock station today played Tomorrow Never Knows while I was eating dinner. The feedback spot is spine-tingling. Made the food taste better

[Heston]

Had a good listen to the Revolver deluxe tonight and it's great. I always had an avid dislike of those old hard-panned stereo mixes, and used to pray for releases like this. Paperback Writer also sounds amazing with a real stereo mix. Compare it with the old version and the difference is unreal. One minor gripe, the lead vocal sounds too loud on Eleanor Rigby.

[Dr. Medulla]

Had a good listen to the Revolver deluxe tonight and it's great. I always had an avid dislike of those old hard-panned stereo mixes, and used to pray for releases like this. Paperback Writer also sounds amazing with a real stereo mix. Compare it with the old version and the difference is unreal. One minor gripe, the lead vocal sounds too loud on Eleanor Rigby.

I haven't been as wowed by this effort as the previous ones, but whatever, it's still the goddamned Beatles. When I do my Beatles lecture, I always ask how many love the Beatles and how many hate them. And then quiz the haters. And end the quiz with joking (but not really), "You're all wrong. The Beatles were great and continue to deserve all the hype."

[Heston]

Had a good listen to the Revolver deluxe tonight and it's great. I always had an avid dislike of those old hard-panned stereo mixes, and used to pray for releases like this. Paperback Writer also sounds amazing with a real stereo mix. Compare it with the old version and the difference is unreal. One minor gripe, the lead vocal sounds too loud on Eleanor Rigby.

I haven't been as wowed by this effort as the previous ones, but whatever, it's still the goddamned Beatles. When I do my Beatles lecture, I always ask how many love the Beatles and how many hate them. And then quiz the haters. And end the quiz with joking (but not really), "You're all wrong. The Beatles were great and continue to deserve all the hype."

My 16 year old daughter hates them. From what I can gather it's a dislike of their monolithic status.