He played his Friendship First concert with the message of peace, not to mention some of the best music around. I grew up in Israel and always thought it was goofy that my country banned the Beatles from playing there in 1964 in fear that they would corrupt the youth.  Music is hugely important in Israel.  The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in 1936, during times of food rations, and of course 8 years before the UN declared the modern state of Israel.

As a kid, my first impression of the English language came from Beatles albums.  Never mind my first impression of good music.  I really wish I were there for this amazing amazing moment.  But I’m here in LA, reading the news, and feeling incredibly sad that there are people who can’t just enjoy the music and instead have protested his visit — and even issued a death threat.

If you can’t enjoy a Paul McCartney show, what does that say about your view of happiness?  What are you protesting about if your world view cannot accommodate a fun concert?  Yes, it’s a big coup for Israel to host the world treasure that is Sir Paul.  (He did also visit a Palestinian music school on his visit).  Shouldn’t we all be winners?  That’s how I see peace.  Otherwise, you’re protesting for defeat, not agreement.  Which is a point, fine, but please refrain from threatening Macca and dressing your cause up in a dove-feather suit!

No worries; he had 5,000 security personnel to keep him safe.  We do safety pretty well.  Hope everyone calms down when he gets back home.

These photos make me really emotional.