General Discussion

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/interactive/2013/apr/12/margaret-thatcher-policies-interactive?CMP=SOCNETTXT6967

Interesting reading

Yes, very interesting and reminded me of two other things I'd forgotten about Thatcher.

First was her homophobia and although she wasn't able to pass a specific criminal act against homosexuality she did introduce the very insidious section 28 which caused misery to so many people.  The second was the implicit racism in choosing to support apartheid in South Africa by not supporting the international sanctions against that country and condemning Nelson Mandela as a terrorist, now recognised of course as one of the most significant leaders in African history, a man truly worthy of honour.

and when he passes over he will deserve a funeral fit for a King

And let's not forget Thatcher's liking for President Pinochet of Chile.  

I assume from your illinformed post neilh that you haven't read the interview given by de Klerk following Thatcher's death?

@HuwMatthews - which bit was "illinformed"- her homophobia or her implicit racism?