2006-12-20 12:47:08 · 7 answers · asked by jigga 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Because they thought he was an anti war liberal who was hurting the US war effort in Vietnam by his singing at protest rallies/concerts & also speaking out against the war to the press. Kind of like what Bush is doing now only there's no one as famous as Lennon protesting the Iraq war.
2006-12-20 12:50:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Lennon was known to have friends and connections to some extreme groups. Even though he was cleared the goal was actually to get to other that he associated with.
2006-12-20 12:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by bdogg 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Probably because he was seen as a dangerous radical, governments usually take anybody speaking with the truth as a threat
2006-12-20 12:53:27 · answer #3 · answered by Michel DeQuevedo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because of his ties to radical groups, and openly admitted communists. As well for his efforts to have convicted murderers convictions overturned, and his support of legalizing drugs.
2006-12-20 12:50:28 · answer #4 · answered by FRANKFUSS 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
because... he was so influential they wanted to put him behind bars... they were looking for an excuse.
2006-12-20 12:54:34 · answer #5 · answered by ryanisalifestyle 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
maybe they found him interesting?
i mean they have a big budget.
2006-12-20 12:49:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
"imagine all the people".... (that he would be talking to)...."it's easy if you try"....
2006-12-20 12:56:38 · answer #7 · answered by agent99 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋