The Promise of Socialism freland: A major publication racy (Ireland).£5.50. Send cheque payable to Socialist Outlook Fund to PO Box 1109, London N4 2UU. ure was at being forced out of the official ranks of royalty - she wanted to be Queen and was clearly aware of her popularity amongst large sections of the public.
So what of this popularity? It is clear that Diana appeared to be a face of humanity amongst the harsh realities of a dog-eat-dog Yet she never moved from extending the hand of friendship to any critique of the system that builds and sells land mines and weapons of mass destruction all over the world. The system that allows people to die of illnesses when cures exist that are over-tears may be more appropriately shed for the thousands who starve or suffer across the world, the lesson of Diana's death is another more momentous challenge. Tears are not good enough, they do not change the reality that makes us sad.
There is no escape, whatever the TV may tell you: but what there is a an opportunity to actively work to rid the world of those people who perpetrate violence and pain on millions of other people every day. That fight - for a socialist future for humanity wasn't and never could be the fight of a royal princess - but it can and it should be our fight.
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