Burial Politics? Who are we?

[abdulmote]

Everytime I come across such an occassion, I can only feel sorry and sad for the berieved. www.eastandard.net/archives/sunday/hm_news/news.php?articleid=1143959319&date=8/10/2006 The poor fellow must have been as sad and sorrowful as anyone can ever get, yet his comrades who were meant to be 'united in grief' could only use the occassion to exploit the gathering for their own political gains! How sad and primitive indeed.

Honestly speaking, if it were me, I would rather face my loved one's casket alone, than have all them greedy pigs using my mother's burial for their own political broadcasts! Where have our ethics and empathy gone? Can't these politicians allow even someone who has lost his own mother have his own moment for grieving peacefully be it for a few hours? But then, the victim himself may have used similar occassions befalling others to do the same!

You know what, I think politicians should be completely banned from addressing the public during any such occassions for the sake of the dead if not for the living!

[KOLONEL BRISK]

Thanks for your insights. It is a sensitive issue. I still wonder, would it be acceptable as we extol her virtues to compare it with others. I mean if she was generous, outspoken, belived in freedom, supportive of her sons political and social stand. Would it still be okay to compare some of her attributes with present day leaders and encourage others to do the same? Instead of blanket banning politicians from funerals people should be encouraged to state to their relations upon their death, that politics shouild not be dragged or any other activity they do not desire. This could be our version of a will. Back in the days this used to happen, people would request that certain things be done on upon their death. This will be of respect to them and the living. We should not put or support laws that will restrain the rights of others cos not everyone may support our stand. Politics will continue to be part and parcel of us, at home, workplace and everywhere in one form or the other. It affects us in all aspects. I do not expect electoral voting to take place at a funeral, but to speak about leadership virtues and speak about vice in the society as we reflect on the achievements of the deceased that i can support.