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This demand for respectful silence in the wake of a public figure’s death is not just misguided but dangerous. That one should not speak ill of the dead is arguably appropriate when a private person dies, but it is wildly inappropriate for the death of a controversial public figure, particularly one who wielded significant influence and political power. “Respecting the grief” of Thatcher family’s members is appropriate if one is friends with them or attends a wake they organize, but the protocols are fundamentally different when it comes to public discourse about the person’s life and political acts.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

via guardian.co.uk<\/a><\/div>\n

Tonight’s truth is quick. Mostly because I’m tired and almost stupefied. I’ll do my best…<\/p>\n

I’m saddened, disappointed, and disgusted by people who agree with Greenwald as quoted here. His statements imply that public figures are somehow less human than private persons. I realize many do feel that we hold public figures to higher standards than private persons, but really, in my heart of hearts, I don’t think *I* do… and I really wish others didn’t. I realize I’m kind of inviting criticism by saying this, but I like to think — and I try to embody the belief — that ALL humans are equal… private or public, male or female, Christian or Muslim or Buddhist or atheist, gay or straight or somewhere in between, WHATEVER.<\/p>\n

So, NO – I do NOT think it’s appropriate to say rude and disrespectful things about Thatcher and her family. I do NOT think it is appropriate to celebrate her death.<\/p>\n

I personally feel that many of her political ideologies and actions were reprehensible and even cruel. I can’t say I’ve *ever* been a fan of Thatcher’s. Her polices hurt many people and offended far more. But for crying out loud — she was a HUMAN being and we at least deserve to give her and her family some peace. She was a mother, sister, daughter, and many other things in addition to being a former prime minister. She also had the fortitude and bravery that few other women have had, particularly for the time period. I don’t applaud her beliefs or her politics, but I do applaud her gumption as a strong and willful female leader.<\/p>\n

Can we separate the woman from her politics? Can we see her as a person? Is that too much to ask from fellow human beings?<\/p>\n

I don’t think it’s *ever* right to celebrate another person’s death, no matter how horrible that person was — yes, even if that person was bin Laden<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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