"There was a very good programme on over the holidays in the UK - showing how the Beatles were villified in the US for John daring to suggest that christianity was becoming less of a force to be reckoned with to the younger generation. Footage of burning LP's and much stamping of feet was of course shown.

"He wasn't wrong at the time as history has undisputedly shown us. He had no hard evidence at the time. But that didn't make him wrong.He saw what he saw with both eyes open and had the open mindedness to look ahead." Guest

Talk about convolution. As I recall, the brouhaha came about when Lennon said that they (the Beatles) were "more popular than Jesus". What is the second paragraph about?

"I mean, look at that S.O.B. Ollie North flaunting the authority of an elected representative. Ollie North of death squad fame."

I doubt that you mean "flaunting", Guest.