In this past week, we have seen the enormous swell of public feeling released on the occasion of the death of Queen Elizabeth.
It is plain that many, who may never have met her directly, have felt a deep respect and a relationship with her.
It’s not too much to say ‘a loving relationship’.
I believe that is a consequence of the fundamental truth of the Queen as a person, and of her sense of duty, selflessness, and human connection, which governed her actions and interactions all through her life.
For some time now, almost the opposite of all that has been all too prevalent on our political scene.
Where honesty, reasoned argument, selflessness, and measured respect ought to be the order of the day, there is often rancour, deceit, half-truths, and self interest instead.
As a consequence, many people simply don’t trust, let alone like or feel any relationship with, the politicians.
Members of parliament all dutifully stood for one minute’s silence on Friday, to show their respect for the Queen.
Is it just a waste of time to ask them to do more and carry some of her essence into their own daily activities and relationships?
John Tippler
Spalding
