So it seems that David Cameron, Barack Obama and the Dutch PM captured a moment of history with a .
The Dane took a picture of herself flanked by our PM and the President and to be fair they look as if they are having a pretty good time of things, and who can blame hem I would have been the same in their shoes. But they have forgotten about all the other camera's at the occasion and they have been splashed across newspapers and TV screens across the world. They have been criticised for not showing respect, because the pic was taken during Nelson Mandelas memorial commemoration.
Last year when Mrs T and I lost four members of our family in five weeks we could very easily have allowed it all to get on top of us. One of the relatives was unfortunately still a young child, but the others had all led full lives and we celebrated them. My Great Uncle's ceremony was one of the best occasions in my life, full of pride, family unity, love and above all laughter. It was a true celebration and bought together far flung family members and friends. Believe me, delivery the eulogy via speakers to almost 1000 people in and outside the crematorium is an experience I will never forget!
So did the leaders of three countries show a disrespectful attitude by taking a selfie, or did they get into the mood of the occasion and show they are human after all?
Of course they got into the mood of things, it wasn't a time for mourning but more celebrating ...no problem with that.
I saw the selfie they took and for me it shows us that through it all they are just normal everyday ppl who just happens to have the responsibilities of Office thrust upon them.....
Would you do that at a funeral? I wouldn't.
The funeral will be held in three days time. I'm sure there won't be any dignitaries taking selfies then. The memorial service was a celebration of the man's life and attended by thousands of people. No one's splitting hairs!
Would you take a selfie at a memorial service? I wouldn't. No more hairs to split.
That's fine, you're entitled to your opinion. I'm in agreement with Toots.
add to the selfie, shaking hands with the Cuban. I expect our leader and others to take any opportunity they can where it does not give offence to make friends and open doors, this was a celebration of life not a mourning of death I too agree with Toots, the only people they offended was the media who are looking for sales opportunities and people with a narrow viewpoint.
I do find it offensive that the media have chosen to take away the chance to join in the celebration of life to sell thier products sensationalising on this action instead of reporting what they should be reporting, but of course that is what the media do, seek opportunities to find alternative stories for their own gain.
I have no issue whatsoever with taking a selfie at a memorial service. If the occasion was meant to be solemn, then I'm sure at some point someone would have stopped the people from dancing. Mother nature didn't dampen their spirits with torrential rain, so why should I.
I am also in total agreement that our PM should take every opportunity to open doors and ensure the best for our country whenever he can.
Nelson Mandela was a great man who joined people together. I don’t believe he would be the least bit offended. I think if he could see what happened he would have smiled seeing that picture.
The picture showed me unity which should be rejoiced, not slandered.
