Admittedly, the death of the Queen Mother doesn't touch my life much directly. I have the same sense of vague sorrow and sympathy for her family as I have when any other person who is a stranger to me dies. I've been reading the reactions of various people, though, and I'm amazed at the variety and depth of reaction.
Some people adored her. I'm not at all surprised to see how many of your countrymen are saddened and deeply affected by her death. After all, you grew up with her. I am stunned at those people who seem to have very strong feelings against her. My history isn't very good, but I am not aware of any horrible deeds in the past 101 years that can be laid at her doorstep. I've also heard about it from people who couldn't care less one way or another.
I'm sorry for the loss that you feel, and for lack of respect that you feel is out there for that loss.
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Some people adored her. I'm not at all surprised to see how many of your countrymen are saddened and deeply affected by her death. After all, you grew up with her. I am stunned at those people who seem to have very strong feelings against her. My history isn't very good, but I am not aware of any horrible deeds in the past 101 years that can be laid at her doorstep. I've also heard about it from people who couldn't care less one way or another.
I'm sorry for the loss that you feel, and for lack of respect that you feel is out there for that loss.
*HUGS*