I don't shed a single tear for anyone who dies who I don't know. I doubt most people actually leak from their eyes when someone they don't know dies. People say they do, but it's rarely true.
My dad was a miner. We lived through the strike. He was out for the full year and it was hell.
I hated margaret thatcher's policies and political views. With a passion.
But. That woman stood by what she believed in. Much as I hated her politics, I respected and continue to respect that. I loathed her views but by god she had the strength to stand by them. You don't find that in many politicians.
And she was the first and to date only female prime minister. I think that is worth recognising. Politics is really male dominated. It took a lot for her to get to where she got to.
And finally, I think that part of the reason she is so hated is simply that she was a woman. Male prime ministers have done some dreadful things, but none so hated as her or for so long. I don't think it's coincidental.
I hope that MN doesn't go crazy with the MT loathing and fighting at this time. It isn't going to end well.