Two sides to Maggie’s story

As much as I deplore the actions of certain people partying and revelling in the death of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, why does it seem everyone offering analysis suddenly adores her?

It is fair to say Margaret Thatcher divided opinion. It seems those who opposed her in life are now silenced following her death. As is fair, the deceased should be afforded adequate respect, but when that person is a public figure, and their life in public office is being analysed, why on earth should any opposition be omitted?

The coverage over the last couple of days, including the gushing statements from world leaders, paints Thatcher as a “great leader” and “champion of freedom and liberty”, but that is only representative of some people. There are people, not the vitriolic commentators, who have relevant criticisms of her political performance. Surely opposing views should be afforded airtime. Don’t put these legitimate people into a box with the keyboard warriors and ill-mannered partiers who are being criticised.