It really bothers me when obituaries of political figures omit the negative or controversial things they have done. It feels like a denial of history to not mention the legitimate complaints that exist against someone. In her case I'm thinking specifically of her involvement in sanctions against iraq, and the human consequences of that - consequences that are especially relevant today as we heavily sanction russia - but the specific issues are pretty moot to my point.
I don't think every obituary needs to be critical, but I do think political figures have opted into that by being a part of history.
I don't think every obituary needs to be critical, but I do think political figures have opted into that by being a part of history.