Poppy Row

XabbaRus · 11-09-06, 06:03 AM

It's bull****. There was a similar one about some people refusing to wear the poppy due to the war in Iraq. Bascially putting a political slant on something that is apolitical.

There was an interesting news item the other day of a journalist who 2 years ago refused to wear the poppy due to the Iraq war and wrote about it.

She was criticised and invited to tea by some Indian war veterans who took her to task and explained the nature of the poppy and what it represents. Since then she has reevaluated her POV and now wears the poppy. Like she was told, the poppy is nothing to do with the politicians who start wars but purely to remember those who fought and died in them.

STEED · 11-09-06, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by XabbaRus

the poppy is nothing to do with the politicians who start wars but purely to remember those who fought and died in them.

A very good point.

Konovalov · 11-09-06, 06:22 AM

Just saw this thread having written my own on the upcoming Armistace Day. Sad, stupid and as Xabba said, it's all a load of BS.

STEED · 11-09-06, 06:34 AM

There are plenty of us who want to wear the red one.

11-09-06, 06:03 AM	#1
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	It's bull****. There was a similar one about some people refusing to wear the poppy due to the war in Iraq. Bascially putting a political slant on something that is apolitical. There was an interesting news item the other day of a journalist who 2 years ago refused to wear the poppy due to the Iraq war and wrote about it. She was criticised and invited to tea by some Indian war veterans who took her to task and explained the nature of the poppy and what it represents. Since then she has reevaluated her POV and now wears the poppy. Like she was told, the poppy is nothing to do with the politicians who start wars but purely to remember those who fought and died in them. __________________

11-09-06, 06:34 AM	#4
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	There are plenty of us who want to wear the red one. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT! Last edited by STEED; 11-09-06 at 06:55 AM.

11-09-06, 06:22 AM	#3
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Just saw this thread having written my own on the upcoming Armistace Day. Sad, stupid and as Xabba said, it's all a load of BS.