MARTIN BROOKS, of East Allington, writes:

The passing of Margaret Thatcher irrespective of one's political beliefs I am appalled by the insensitive rantings of, to mention two, Gerry Adams and Ken Livingstone.

For a few days until the funeral is complete, this surely is a time for respect and consideration for the Thatcher family. Has our nation really stooped this low? There is plenty of time for political analysis after she has been laid to rest.