Most of you know that I am not a politically minded person. I usually keep my thoughts on controversial matters to myself. I wanted to post these photos of Paul and Nancy at the March for our lives gathering in New York for a few reasons. First of all, they are photos of Paul meeting fans and that is the main focus of the blog. The second reason is that I personally was touched by the fact that he was marching for his "best friend that was a victim of gun violence." He was there near the Dakota building for John. That brought tears to my eyes.
I don't' want this post to be about guns. Each of us has our own views on this matter and spatting things off on a Beatles blog isn't going to change anything.
I want to focus on the fact that Paul and Nancy were there for John.
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It is wonderful to see Paul, as famous as he is, just hanging out in the public. Last week we saw pictures of him on a London train, and then these pictures of him in the city, both reminders of his legitimate down-to-earthiness. It is absolutely beautiful that he marched in the shadow of the Dakota and, without actually mentioning John by name, brought his continued love for his friend to light. It was a fitting tribute and one of the great highlights (along with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt performing) of a really successful and peaceful day.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a week for Beatle people. Ringo receives his knighthood and Paul joins in the New York City march.(MarkZapp)
ReplyDeleteGood on yer scousers.
ReplyDeletePolitics aside: I just feel better off with PM in the world - - as opposed to the other PM.
ReplyDeletePeople, it's not a party.
ReplyDeleteSara - thank you
ReplyDeleteIt was beautiful and I ALMOST went to that march! but I started a new job two days earlier, and there was no way I could take off!
ReplyDeleteIt gave me chills when I saw that he was there, so close to the Dakota.....he gave a great, short-and-to-the-point interview to CNN which made me think of John calling him "the best PR person in the world!" :D
Thanks for these pictures, Sara, I hadn't seen any of them!! Even in a solemn march like this, look how happy everyone is to see him there!
These kids (and teachers) are fearless and inspiring. Even though it wasn't Beatles, I was touched that the last song of their concert was "The Times They Are A Changing". Our music will NEVER DIE! :D