[John Farson]

I don't respect an accident of birth. I wasn't around during WWII and if she made an inspiring speech -- good for her. I'm a citizen, not a subject.

I suppose some have a great deal of respect for the actress that plays Snow White at Disney World too.

[kayak]

I wasn't around during WWII either .... but I have studied a little bit of history. It can be quite enlightening ...... you should try it sometime.

The Queen Mother did quite a bit more than make an inspiring speech, as you'll find out if you do some research.

And it might behoove you to know a little bit about someone before you spout off about them. How can you deride her when you don't even know what she did or didn't do?

[kayak]

And it's not her "accident of birth" that matters. For one thing, she was married to the man who became king when his brother abdicated so it was her marriage that put her in that position, not her birth. And it is her actions that I admire and respect, not simply her title.

Some of the vilest people on earth have had fancy titles and some of the most noble have been simple, every day people. I don't have the opinion I do of the Queen Mother because of her position but for how she used it and how she acted with class and courage in a time of crisis.

[singletrack]

I don't think much of royalty myself but the queen Mum is the best of a sorry lot.I still didn't vote for her. she might just be sick of CRAPPY BRITISH FOOD? ....just a thought.

[hole_n_one]

Could you be any more ugly?

I'm gonna guess you can, but, do us all a favor, and keep it to yourself.

[garbanzo]

I wasn't around during WWII and if she made an inspiring speech

Another proud product of public education...short history lesson here.

From June 1940 to December 1941 Britain was the only country left standing up to Hitler. It was the Queen Mum who rallied her country while it was being pummelled by rocket fire and German aircraft.

Point is, if Britain had fell the Nazi empire would probably still be around. The Queen Mum was a significant figure in preventing that from happening.

[JudyB1938]

I was around during WW II, John. I remember a lot of things, one of which is how the Queen Mother was such in inspiration to not only her own country, but to the world. It's so sad that our public schools don't teach history any more. Otherwise, you would have known that. Perhaps you will be inspired to do a little research and learn more about the Queen Mother and others like her, such as our WW II Military.

God Bless those who served to serve others.