[Straker]

With the recent death of Margaret Thatcher, 1000's of people up and down Britain have taken to the streets to celebrate her death, in a demonstration of their hatred of the woman and satisfacation at her death. For those that don't know, Thatcher is probably one of the most hated British political figures in modern British history, despite serving 12 years as our prime minister.

A few years back street scenes from New York were beamed around the world showing Americans partying in the streets at the news of Osama Bin Laden's death.

Personally I find something really tragic to this type of celebration. I fully understand why people might not mourn the passing of someone like Bin Laden and I think there's a quiet dignity to those who honored the memory of loved ones lost through 9/11, when hearing of Bin Ladens death, but champagne and singing in the street? All seems a little pathetic to me.

Same thing with Thatcher, she left behind a huge legacy, part of which was hate and resentment, but at the end of it all, we are talking about an 87 year old, mostly senile woman who had a massive stroke and died. Do we really want to be hitting the streets for a party over that?

So the question is, what do you all think about these type of 'death parties' and the idea of rejoycing over someone's death? Could be specifically these events or more personal. Maybe someone you had a personal rivalry with, or a boss you hated, drops down dead of a heart attack. Is it time to pop the champagne cork and start the celebrations?