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June 10, 2004

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Ronald Reagan's body is now lying in state with thousands walking past to pay their respects. Fair enough, the man was a popular President and has become more so as time has passed. But isn't it all a bit late? He's dead so he can't see all these people paying those respects. It makes far more sense to have some kind of ceremony before you die so at least you get to enjoy the experience. It's a bit hard to see and hear it all from a coffin once you're dead.

 posted by Simon on 06.10.04 at 11:09 AM in the




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He suffered Alzheimers the last 10 years of his life. When would you have had the ceremony?

In The Big Chlll, Jeff Goldblum says about memorials, "They throw this great party for you on the one day they know you can't come".

President Reagan has attended more than his share of tributes to him. He had a good run.

 posted by: Rob on 06.10.04 at 12:43 PM [permalink]

Fair point that Reagan had many tributes prior. I just find it a curious tradition that so much respect is shown after the person is dead. It's a massive compliment but it seems somewhat wasted. I hate to say it but Jeff Goldblum's right. I'm not saying you should enjoy such ego-stroking regularly but I am saying it would make more sense to enjoy this things with everyone.

 posted by: Simon on 06.10.04 at 04:26 PM [permalink]




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