Margaret Thatcher has passed away

[Seafrost]

This is a merged thread, so would require both OP's to request it to be closed?

[murphyv310]

Hi.
She was despised here in Scotland just like in the North of England. We got the poll tax first, had all the rest of the jibes and were generally treated like second class people. We are now spending a fortune on gas, electric, rail fares due to privatisation, all these should be under state control and not run for huge profits. Gordon was blamed for the recession but if Thatcher hadn't gone the way she did with the banks we would not be in the mess we are.

I feel for her family though just like anyone who has had a bereavement.

[Reebs]

Originally Posted by coolcat

Well,
I started this thread just to inform people of the news that Margaret Thatcher had passed away.
I think the feelings about her are very strong and I didn't want this thread to descend into another political argument.
As the Op I would ask a moderator to please close the thread before it gets to heated.

Originally Posted by wraymond

I'm afraid I see no reason for closing this thread. There have been no offensive comments to any other member. Indeed the only person who just might be offended, and I doubt she would, is now deceased. Maybe she is watching.

The thread shows the degree of latitude and restraint used to allow skating on thin ice and is the better for it!

I'm sorry Wraymond, but I must disagree, this thread has demonstrated the lack of restraint excercised by many people's responses.

Like her or loathe her, Mrs Thatcher left her mark and her time in power has polarised the country. This forum is not the place to debate the politics of her tenure, or her party.

Judging by the number of PMs I have received and the request by the OP, there can be no other outcome than heated political argument by keeping the topic live.