Nigel,

I got the impression that Bonzos post was intentionally ironic and implying a view that if Thatcher were so inconsiderate then she might not have made such a trip.

I haven't seen the documentary so maybe Thatcher did behave inappropriately whilst there.

Either way, I don't think it particularly matters.

The main issue in this thread is whether death threats are ever acceptable.

The answer to that is of course a resounding no.

The secondary issue and the context of the discussion is whether it is reasonable for someone with considerable public influence to go round comparing Black People to Golliwogs and yet to expect that there should be no consequences at all.

The answer to that is also a resounding no.

Sadly a third issue has been whether it is acceptable take the opportunity in discussions about race to single people out and refer to them in a disparaging manner because of their race.

Once again the answer is no.