One would naturally think it impossible that anyone would hesitate – even for an instant – to honor the woman who tackled communism head on as prime minister of Great Britain.Lady Margaret Thatcher was a principled politician who helped to foster the special relationship between Great Britain and the United States that we all benefit from today. A Senate resolution to honor Lady Thatcher was supposed to pass. However, per well placed sources on the Hill, Democrats have a hold on the resolution.To refuse to honor a woman of such great historical and political significance, who was deeply loyal to the United States, is petty and shameful. One truly has to wonder, what is it about Lady Thatcher that gives them pause? Her unfaltering commitment to freedom? Or perhaps the way she fought for individual liberty and limited government? The House used traditional bereavement procedures, the same model they used for John F. Kennedy. It’s a simple, solemn means of honoring the individual by passing a resolution and immediately adjourning. Similarly,Great Britain’s House of Commons was recalled, bringing members of Parliament back from vacation to honor Lady Thatcher.Those actions were a fitting response to the death of one of the world’s greatest post-World War II leaders. — Katherine Rosario is the Communications Deputy for Heritage Action for America. This report first ran on “The Forge,” Heritage Action’s blog.
