Public grief.
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cantaloup63
So how do you judge the townsfolk of Wootten Bassett?
I never judge any one.
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cantaloup63
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That has nothing to do with the press mentioning the death of a soldier.
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cantaloup63
The thread is about public grief, of which the town of WB is an example.
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Why? these young men and women they keep bringing back in box's are serving Queen and country why should I judge whether it is right or wrong for the people's of Wootton Basset or elsewhere to show some respect for the fallen if that is their want.
No the thread is aimed at why 'celebrities' or others in the public eye get so much media attention upon their death when the average Joe never gets a mention. That's pretty clear from Joe's opening post.
I'll amend that,with the exemption of politicians.
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cantaloup63
It's obvious isn't it? 
You'll grieve the passing of those people or indeed phenomenon of things that you feel have been an important part of and contributed towards improving your life. "Celebrities", by definition tend to fit this criteria.
Their passing marks the end of a status quo.
You'll grieve the passing of those people or indeed phenomenon of things that you feel have been an important part of and contributed towards improving your life. "Celebrities", by definition tend to fit this criteria.
Their passing marks the end of a status quo.
public grief putting flowers on a roadside is mawkish if you have no connection with the deceased, bowing your head at WB is a mark of respect.
One day Cant, one day!
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cantaloup63
not sure about "mawkish". Why can the leaving of flowers on a roadside not be considered a mark of respect?
