Whitlam memorial...

[gleee58]

There were some mighty fine speeches and moments there today.

It's a shame the PMs dept stuffed the arrangements for so many but great that they broadcast on some large screens outside. 

Imo, some people should have stayed away and made their seats available to those who would have appreciated them.

[debra9275]

I read that this morning too Joono & agree with it as well

[twinkles**stars]

Lack of respect by people at a funeral service. ...it was not the place or time to boo anyone. 

[raptor_rebooted]

I'm not sure how I feel about it but I can understand it - here they were gathering to celebrate the life of a man who gave so much to the country and two people show up who have both played big parts in demolishing everything Whitlam strived to achieve.

that really surprises me. 

i thought you out of all people would

think booing during a memorial service

was completely inappropriate and

disrespectful......but there you go...

there is time and  place for everything and

it was time to rise above differences and

show respect and dignity.

shame indeed.

[gleee58]

They didn't get booed during the memorial service. Abbott got booed before and after.  During the service he sat like an irritated child who did not want to be there.

[raptor_rebooted]

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@gleee58 wrote:

They didn't get booed during the memorial service. Abbott got booed before and after.  During the service he sat like an irritated child who did not want to be there.

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i thought it was obvious what i meant.

being booed during a memorial service ie

during the arrival at a memorial service -

whichever way you look at it - such behaviour

would be considered disrespectful during

arrival at a service,  in the middle of a service

or the end of a memorial service. totally

inappropriate at such an occasion.

very surprised at some ppl's attitudes.

[debra9275]

It is disrespectful, but it was the general public, the same disrespect was shown to TA by the general public at a recent sporting event in Sydney when TA was announced.

Perhaps he's just not very respected wherever he goes? I don't know how anyone can control the feeling of crowds in the street etc. sporting events etc.

[cherry*135]

TA's advisors should advise him not to attend public gatherings if it is likely he will get boo'ed at..no Abbott, no booing.

Why do people want to boo him? No respect for him as the Prime Minister? Probably.

Memorial services are more informal than a funeral service.

[raptor_rebooted]

[cherry*135]

Yes. Abbott is pretty funny, but I can understand the public being anti towards him and expressing that anger with boos.

As for the memorial service Abbott attracted the boo's. He is to blame.

[raptor_rebooted]

abbott will be abbott. nuff said.

ppl should be able to show restraint in

certain situation.  their disgraceful behaviour

on this occasion is reflection of them.

still surprised at some ppl's views on this

while expected as much from others.