Originally Posted by Gaybucks

In the interest of maybe getting this thread a little bit back to where it was,

I was a huge Beatles fan back when they were still together (I was 8 or 9 when they broke up) I would still consider myself a pretty big fan and somewhat knowledgeable about their music and culture.

I used to hate Yoko and believe that she had nothing special, but over the years, I've come to understand her a little bit better. I believe that Yoko Ono is an incredibly intelligent and multitalented individual. She has for more than 40 years produced artwork and other visual or media-based projects designed to elicit strong responses from people. Much of her work shocks, offends or angers, while other work just causes confusion, or even delight and amusement.

I am convinced that her decision to display the clothing and personal effects that John was wearing when he died is, as she said, about reminding people in a very visceral way about gun-related violence. And I think that going to see that exhibit would almost certainly cause anyone seeing it to perhaps think a little more carefully about violence. We as a society are so desensitized to violence that a lot of us don't place much value on seeing it. Seeing the bloody clothes of a loved and admired musician who was, himself, one of the most outspoken peace activists can't help but make an impact on people viewing it.

I would seriously doubt that money plays any significant role in this.