Release Mark David Chapman no later than August 2016

The purposes of any prison sentence are correction and justice, not revenge or undue suffering. The purpose of a minimum sentence to life is the very possibility of parole, unless without possibility of parole is a part of the sentence.

It is the job of the New York State Parole Board to assess whether or not the convicted criminal has followed his instructions and shown consistently good behavior and remorse in order to be eligible for parole. It is not for others, personally or politically, to influence the decision, only the inmate following what is expected of him to the best of his ability.

If indeed Mr. Chapman has been doing everything expected of him in prison in order to qualify for parole after not only 20 but almost 36 years, the ongoing prolonging of his time in prison is no longer humane. It is tantamount to an illegal, unwritten modification of his sentence to life without possibility of parole.

It is now not only apparent that Mark David Chapman has served almost 16 years more than his minimum of 20 years in prison but also that he has reformed and is no longer a danger to society or the family of his victim. If his own safety is truly in consideration, he should be allowed to decide for himself if he wants to face the risk of his personal freedom.

What should not be considered is anybody's personal or political feelings concerning the matter, provided there is nothing more he can do to qualify. Public feeling about the victim, while sad that he is no longer with us, is not a legal factor in parole, and treating an individual differently disrespects the families and memories of those murdered similarly who were not as famous.

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