Mrs. Thatcher

I don't know that I have much to add about the legacy of Margaret Thatcher, who died yesterday. Although I should say this much:

A relative of mine posted the following on Facebook, noting the passing of Annette Funicello, who also left this world yesterday:

Who made the world a happier place? Margaret Thatcher or Annette Funicello?

Let’s see. One was an actress who starred in a series of enjoyable, light-hearted movies that captured the spirit of the beach culture of California, following a successful run in an ensemble television show of the 1950s. The other was a world-historical figure who was arguably the most powerful woman in history, whose famous resolve, strategic thinking and consistent statecraft during a dozen-year run as Prime Minister of one of the world’s great nations was instrumental in helping to topple a tyranny that spread across half a continent.

That’s a tough one. Maybe you could ask a Czech. Meanwhile, here's another perspective. Read it before you scoff.