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John Lennon

The basic thing nobody asks is why do people take drugs of any sort? Why do we have these accessories to normal living to live? I mean, is there something wrong with society that's making us so pressurized, that we cannot live without guarding ourselves a

John Lennon

Society

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John Lennon is questioning the underlying reasons why people feel the need to use drugs or other substances as a way to cope with life. He suggests that this behavior might be a sign of societal problems that create so much stress and pressure that people feel they must protect themselves to survive.

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