Whenever I read shit like this on DU, I imagine what's actually going on (in this case, with the family). Someone died, and that's a sad thing, and people have to come together to see them off, and ultimately they'll all feel better and enjoy the fellowship, because at the end of the day, that's what funerals or memorials are about. None of them give a dog's fart in a hurricane about who voted for whom, and I strongly suspect that if Coventina didn't show up, there would result a mixed distribution of complete indifference and relief.
Moreover, I wonder if the survivors told Coventina's dad something to the effect of: "We told you out of respect for you, but if possible, can you keep your wretched **** of a so-called daughter away from our solemn service?"
Because that's what I'd say.
Stay away from normal people, Coventina. No one wants you around.
