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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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my 13 yr old son went out with his friend the other day both wearing poppies and an old dear came over telling them about losing her son and how nice it was to see two boys their age wearing them.I shall be wearing mine. |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"I've lost mine already. I don't seem to be able to keep one for an entire day. 
The poppy pin badge is a good idea. "
I have ended up buying one of those as I lose so many poppies, will take another pic if it arrives on time |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've lost mine already. I don't seem to be able to keep one for an entire day.
The poppy pin badge is a good idea.
So long as it doesn't reduce donations in future years."
you can actually buy them on the Royal British Legions website. Pin badges, clothing, brooches, tie pins to name but a few. X |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"I've lost mine already. I don't seem to be able to keep one for an entire day.
The poppy pin badge is a good idea.
So long as it doesn't reduce donations in future years."
Yeah thats the downside of the pins....I know I will still donate next year.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've lost mine already. I don't seem to be able to keep one for an entire day.
The poppy pin badge is a good idea.
So long as it doesn't reduce donations in future years."
That's a fair point and one I think is being addressed. My pin badge this year has 2013 in gold letters on it so I won't be able to wear it next year.
Also I was in argyle street Glasgow at the poppy stand on Saturday and a lot of their badges were year specific. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well done to all who wear poppies with pride. The country is on its backside but at least we British can hold our heads high and support our troops and those who have passed. |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
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I confess I wear my late Mother's poppy. It's seen better days but she served too. It'll probably see me out.
Poppy Scotland has lots of things you can spend money on or, as I say, you can simply donate. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've lost mine already. I don't seem to be able to keep one for an entire day.
The poppy pin badge is a good idea.
So long as it doesn't reduce donations in future years."
I have a pin but always contribute something. Bit naughty if you didn't.  |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"......... or you could just give them money.
who?
Poppy Scotland or any of the Erskine Hospital type charities."
I think you know I meant who were you commenting to.
People have the freedom to choose where to spend their money or who to donate to.
Having said that buying pins or badges from an official site means all profits go to them |
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"I've lost mine already. I don't seem to be able to keep one for an entire day.
The poppy pin badge is a good idea. "
I had one from a few years ago but can't seem to find it Need to pick up a new one.
I would always still donate whenever I saw a box though. |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
Glasgow |
"......... or you could just give them money.
who?
Poppy Scotland or any of the Erskine Hospital type charities.
I think you know I meant who were you commenting to.
People have the freedom to choose where to spend their money or who to donate to.
Having said that buying pins or badges from an official site means all profits go to them "
I wasn't referring to anyone in particular.
By all means buy 'stuff' from the various official and authorised websites but that 'stuff' costs money to produce.
The production costs reduce the net profit which goes to support the charities work. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have a few poppies, have one on the car too! Proud to have served and remember friends and others that have lost their lives serving our country. X"
I am with you on this one. May we all remember |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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".By all means buy 'stuff' from the various official and authorised websites but that 'stuff' costs money to produce.
The production costs reduce the net profit which goes to support the charities work."
I am guessing people know that before they buy. |
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Unfortunately people like to have a visible sign of the good they are doing hence the need for merchandise.
I did race for life one year and got a medal for my efforts. I support the poppy appeal and get a poppy to show people I care. I support help for heroes and have a wristband for that.If iI sponsor a child they write a letter supposedly from them to show how my £2 a month has benefited her, if I sponsor an animal I get a cuddly toy version of it.
The idea of anonymous kindness is a good one but not one supported by many I fear. |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
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"......... or you could just give them money.
who?
Poppy Scotland or any of the Erskine Hospital type charities.
I think you know I meant who were you commenting to.
People have the freedom to choose where to spend their money or who to donate to.
Having said that buying pins or badges from an official site means all profits go to them
I wasn't referring to anyone in particular.
By all means buy 'stuff' from the various official and authorised websites but that 'stuff' costs money to produce.
The production costs reduce the net profit which goes to support the charities work."
Do more people donate as a result of seeing other people wearing their poppies though?
How much is the visible display of support worth to the charity and to the people affected by losing friends and family?
The poppies may bring enough benefit in various ways to account for their cost. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"......... or you could just give them money."
always do this.
pick up a poppy the first time i donate, but any other time i dont bother, just drop the money in the tin |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm waiting for the cock pic with a poppy in the pee hole  "
Haha you out the idea out there now ain't ya!
Don't think that's what remembrance is all about but I'm sure someone will find it funny lol |
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By *urvywelshCouple
over a year ago
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My Mr was at Tesco yesterday and some 'Asian' men started having a go at the old lady selling poppies, calling her a 'war-monger', etc.
Mr told them to bugger off to Afghanistan to give our snipers target practice. Don't know if that was right or wrong, but he couldn't stand by and let an elderly lady take abuse. We wear our poppies with pride. |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"......... or you could just give them money.
who?
Well, Ian townsend for starters he takes £95000 a year in salary."
I wasn't asking who I should give my money to, I can make that decision all by myself 
I am sure all people employed get paid a wage , most wouldn't work for nothing |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My Mr was at Tesco yesterday and some 'Asian' men started having a go at the old lady selling poppies, calling her a 'war-monger', etc.
Mr told them to bugger off to Afghanistan to give our snipers target practice. Don't know if that was right or wrong, but he couldn't stand by and let an elderly lady take abuse. We wear our poppies with pride. "
Defend her: Absolutely! People have a right to support causes they care about.
Bugger off back to Afghanistan: Probably not. Name calling only drags you down to their level.
I stand by the Poppy appeal because these men and women, despite their personal political _iews, support and supported the country.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My Mr was at Tesco yesterday and some 'Asian' men started having a go at the old lady selling poppies, calling her a 'war-monger', etc.
Mr told them to bugger off to Afghanistan to give our snipers target practice. Don't know if that was right or wrong, but he couldn't stand by and let an elderly lady take abuse. We wear our poppies with pride. "
That's awful! |
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I tend to drop money in every poppy tin I pass but only pick up a poppy to refresh my crumpled one. I am going to the Albert Hall for the first time this year and looking forward to that. Took part in the Cenotaph parade last year as well. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have a few poppies, have one on the car too! Proud to have served and remember friends and others that have lost their lives serving our country. X"
Ditto |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've managed to loose another one! That's three already....
Me too. I lost one walking Blake, one in the car and one got damp!"
Mine vanished after a trip to the petrol station! |
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A few years ago I told all my friends and family they woul not be getting birthday or xmas cards from me any more. I donate the money to the Legion instead who help ALL serving and former service folk in need. |
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By *ilandlarryCouple
over a year ago
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I have the pin badge, as does Larry. We also have wristbands for him and the kids. He has a special one this year, it's really lovely. Can't tell you what it says as he is wearing it but it's not just a plastic type one. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have the pin badge, as does Larry. We also have wristbands for him and the kids. He has a special one this year, it's really lovely. Can't tell you what it says as he is wearing it but it's not just a plastic type one."
If it's the para cord one on the button it'll say from a solider to a solider |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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When my late father in law was buried we all wore white poppies. He certainly did his bit (N Africa, Italy, Netherlands), but was deeply anti-war and never wore red poppies.
I find the almost compulsory poppy-wearing deeply unpleasant. TV presenters who try to out-poppy each other, the bigger the better.
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
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I find the almost compulsory poppy-wearing deeply unpleasant. TV presenters who try to out-poppy each other, the bigger the better.
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Read Robert Fisk in the Independent yesterday on this subject. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"When my late father in law was buried we all wore white poppies. He certainly did his bit (N Africa, Italy, Netherlands), but was deeply anti-war and never wore red poppies.
I find the almost compulsory poppy-wearing deeply unpleasant. TV presenters who try to out-poppy each other, the bigger the better.
I agree some of the Poppy's are more a fashion statement than anything but if the British Legion get some donations from then it has to be a good thing
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just some food for thought.
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/commentators/fisk/robert-fisk-do-those-who-flaunt-the-poppy-on-their-lapels-know-that-they-mock-the-war-dead-6257416.html |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I find the almost compulsory poppy-wearing deeply unpleasant.
They are not compulsory. Not everyone I see about wear them "
I wrote 'almost'.
I have been questioned why I wasn't wearing one. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Always wear one on my coat during nov....i have a lovely poppy broach i always wore on my suit during the atumn internationals....i am away to some of the games so will stick it on. |
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"I find the almost compulsory poppy-wearing deeply unpleasant.
They are not compulsory. Not everyone I see about wear them
I wrote 'almost'.
I have been questioned why I wasn't wearing one."
Rather ungratefull towards the people who gave their lives in orfer for you to have this Freedom of choice though isn't it?.  |
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I wear both a red and a white poppy.
I support our service personnel and the work the the British Legion does but I am also a pacifist who yearns for a world where the armed forces are no longer necessary.
I'm a realist and know it is deeply unlikely but I wear a white poppy to show my belief that war damages more than just the forces who get injured or die and the hope that we can learn a better way.
We must remember the horror of war, we must remember the horror of what we ask these people to do on our behalf, we must remember them when they return and are injured in body, mind or spirit, we must remember their sacrifice until the end of their life even if they are coping well or a d*unk drinking cider in the town centre and cursing the world. But also remember the others who are injured or die in war, who lose homes and families and even nations. |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
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"I find the almost compulsory poppy-wearing deeply unpleasant.
They are not compulsory. Not everyone I see about wear them
I wrote 'almost'.
I have been questioned why I wasn't wearing one.
Rather ungratefull towards the people who gave their lives in orfer for you to have this Freedom of choice though isn't it?. "
Everyone remembers in their own way. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've lost mine already. I don't seem to be able to keep one for an entire day.
The poppy pin badge is a good idea.
So long as it doesn't reduce donations in future years."
I have a pin so it doesn't get lost or end up looking tatty before the 11th (and I always seem to injure myself on the pin on the traditional poppy!), but I make sure I donate every year and don't take a new poppy as I already have one |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I find the almost compulsory poppy-wearing deeply unpleasant.
They are not compulsory. Not everyone I see about wear them
I wrote 'almost'.
I have been questioned why I wasn't wearing one.
Rather ungratefull towards the people who gave their lives in orfer for you to have this Freedom of choice though isn't it?. "
You misunderstand. It's not the poppies themselves I have a problem with, but the pressure to wear one. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Rather ungratefull towards the people who gave their lives in orfer for you to have this Freedom of choice though isn't it?.
You misunderstand. It's not the poppies themselves I have a problem with, but the pressure to wear one."
im not wearing one either |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I wear a poppy not because I like war, quite the opposite, and not because I want to glorify it either. I wear it, and buy a poppy (although I'm on number 5 this year!) because I am acknowledging what men and women have done in the past and are doing now, what sacrifices they have made.
Lest we forget |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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It isn't about politics, it isn't about wether you agree with war or not, it is about the people who died so we have a choice of wether to wear the poppy or not.
That is why I wear my poppy ,to show respect.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Rather ungratefull towards the people who gave their lives in orfer for you to have this Freedom of choice though isn't it?.
You misunderstand. It's not the poppies themselves I have a problem with, but the pressure to wear one.
im not wearing one either "
It's nothing to do with being pressured to wear one, in fact that almost insulting. It's about showing the respect for the fallen on all sides of all conflicts.
It has nothing to do with politics or governments. It's basic human decency to show your thanks to these people because without ANY of them you might not be sitting in your nice warm house/flat, have food in your fridge or have the basic freedoms you take for granted. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I wear a poppy not because I like war, quite the opposite, and not because I want to glorify it either. I wear it, and buy a poppy (although I'm on number 5 this year!) because I am acknowledging what men and women have done in the past and are doing now, what sacrifices they have made.
Lest we forget"
my dad was in the armed forces for 22yrs, i lost a very very great friend back in 2009 and im already a member of the British Legion.. You guys may show your respects on one day.. but for me its a constant respect.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I wear a poppy not because I like war, quite the opposite, and not because I want to glorify it either. I wear it, and buy a poppy (although I'm on number 5 this year!) because I am acknowledging what men and women have done in the past and are doing now, what sacrifices they have made.
Lest we forget
my dad was in the armed forces for 22yrs, i lost a very very great friend back in 2009 and im already a member of the British Legion.. You guys may show your respects on one day.. but for me its a constant respect.
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Rubbish!
Most of us respect the sacrifices on a daily basis. But November 11th is when we all show it.
You say you respect them daily, then wear a poppy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I wear a poppy not because I like war, quite the opposite, and not because I want to glorify it either. I wear it, and buy a poppy (although I'm on number 5 this year!) because I am acknowledging what men and women have done in the past and are doing now, what sacrifices they have made.
Lest we forget
my dad was in the armed forces for 22yrs, i lost a very very great friend back in 2009 and im already a member of the British Legion.. You guys may show your respects on one day.. but for me its a constant respect.
Rubbish!
Most of us respect the sacrifices on a daily basis. But November 11th is when we all show it.
You say you respect them daily, then wear a poppy."
no |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I wear a poppy not because I like war, quite the opposite, and not because I want to glorify it either. I wear it, and buy a poppy (although I'm on number 5 this year!) because I am acknowledging what men and women have done in the past and are doing now, what sacrifices they have made.
Lest we forget
my dad was in the armed forces for 22yrs, i lost a very very great friend back in 2009 and im already a member of the British Legion.. You guys may show your respects on one day.. but for me its a constant respect.
Rubbish!
Most of us respect the sacrifices on a daily basis. But November 11th is when we all show it.
You say you respect them daily, then wear a poppy.
no "
Then don't expect me and many others to believe you have the respect you claim to have. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Then don't expect me and many others to believe you have the respect you claim to have."
dont believe i ever asked for your respect, however i think its hilarious you judge me because i choose not to wear a poppy. I donate to the charity and i stand for my 2min silence and you judge me because i do not wear a non compulsory poppy?
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By (user no longer on site)
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Then don't expect me and many others to believe you have the respect you claim to have.
dont believe i ever asked for your respect, however i think its hilarious you judge me because i choose not to wear a poppy. I donate to the charity and i stand for my 2min silence and you judge me because i do not wear a non compulsory poppy?
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I wasn't asking for for your respect (re-read my post). I could go on but its not worth a ban. Enjoy your Saturday. |
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my dad was in the armed forces for 22yrs, i lost a very very great friend back in 2009 and im already a member of the British Legion.. You guys may show your respects on one day.. but for me its a constant respect.
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as an ex serviceman I find it offensive, ignorant and complete cobblers though I respect that's your _iew..
I don't need anyone (especially someone who hasn't worn the uniform and stood at a comrades grave)telling me when and how I show my respects to the fallen..
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"I wear a poppy not because I like war, quite the opposite, and not because I want to glorify it either. I wear it, and buy a poppy (although I'm on number 5 this year!) because I am acknowledging what men and women have done in the past and are doing now, what sacrifices they have made.
Lest we forget
my dad was in the armed forces for 22yrs, i lost a very very great friend back in 2009 and im already a member of the British Legion.. You guys may show your respects on one day.. but for me its a constant respect.
Rubbish!
Most of us respect the sacrifices on a daily basis. But November 11th is when we all show it.
You say you respect them daily, then wear a poppy.
no
Then don't expect me and many others to believe you have the respect you claim to have."
why do you think she wants you to believe she has respect? how someone chooses to show their respect has nothing to do with you. you can wear a poppy in every button hole you have, does that mean your respect is any better than anyone elses?
a plastic poppy does not mean you have respect, look at all the people that are MADE to wear them on tv. they arent wearing them through choice, they are wearing them through expectation.
Let her show her respect in her own way and you do the same |
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my dad was in the armed forces for 22yrs, i lost a very very great friend back in 2009 and im already a member of the British Legion.. You guys may show your respects on one day.. but for me its a constant respect.
as an ex serviceman I find it offensive, ignorant and complete cobblers though I respect that's your _iew..
I don't need anyone (especially someone who hasn't worn the uniform and stood at a comrades grave)telling me when and how I show my respects to the fallen..
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yet its ok for others to tell her how to show hers? |
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my dad was in the armed forces for 22yrs, i lost a very very great friend back in 2009 and im already a member of the British Legion.. You guys may show your respects on one day.. but for me its a constant respect.
as an ex serviceman I find it offensive, ignorant and complete cobblers though I respect that's your _iew..
I don't need anyone (especially someone who hasn't worn the uniform and stood at a comrades grave)telling me when and how I show my respects to the fallen..
yet its ok for others to tell her how to show hers?"
have not said that..
each of us will show our respects as we see fit, I will never tell others how they should do so..
but I wont have anyone tell me that I show my respects on one day.. |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"I wear a poppy not because I like war, quite the opposite, and not because I want to glorify it either. I wear it, and buy a poppy (although I'm on number 5 this year!) because I am acknowledging what men and women have done in the past and are doing now, what sacrifices they have made.
Lest we forget
my dad was in the armed forces for 22yrs, i lost a very very great friend back in 2009 and im already a member of the British Legion.. You guys may show your respects on one day.. but for me its a constant respect.
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How do you do that?
Now before I ask this question, everyone has a choice if they wear a poppy or not and I am not saying you should or not....but if you have so much respect as you say you have, what is the objection to wearing that poppy to show the people you are supporting?
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I now have a wristband as Ive losted 11 poppies to-date.My father lied about his age to join the army at the start of WW2 and did 22yrs an boy did we know it.I served in RN an RMs.and saw lots of my friends die.I will always wear my poppy with pride because I want to an not because someone tells me I should. |
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my dad was in the armed forces for 22yrs, i lost a very very great friend back in 2009 and im already a member of the British Legion.. You guys may show your respects on one day.. but for me its a constant respect.
as an ex serviceman I find it offensive, ignorant and complete cobblers though I respect that's your _iew..
I don't need anyone (especially someone who hasn't worn the uniform and stood at a comrades grave)telling me when and how I show my respects to the fallen..
yet its ok for others to tell her how to show hers?
have not said that..
each of us will show our respects as we see fit, I will never tell others how they should do so..
but I wont have anyone tell me that I show my respects on one day.. "
no, i understand that. My understanding of remembrance sunday is it is a day to celebrate and commemorate those we remember every day. its not a 'look how much i care' exercise as some would seem to think it is.
why people have to argue over who respects who more is beyond me and a bit sad in my eyes (not you just a general comment) |
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By *aucy3Couple
over a year ago
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"It isn't about politics, it isn't about wether you agree with war or not, it is about the people who died so we have a choice of wether to wear the poppy or not.
That is why I wear my poppy ,to show respect.
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I see the poppy as a show of support,and respect,for our servicemen,past,and present.
It surprises me how it can be perceived,as anything else.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"How do you do that?
Now before I ask this question, everyone has a choice if they wear a poppy or not and I am not saying you should or not....but if you have so much respect as you say you have, what is the objection to wearing that poppy to show the people you are supporting?
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I just said i'm not wearing a poppy, not that i never have worn a poppy.
Truth be told ive not genuinely come across a poppy seller in the streets this year so i do not have one to wear.
But when a user above dictated that i should wear one it actually made me exceptionally stubborn and think 'no'.
I donate money and its not compulsory to wear one, just because i physically do not show a poppy does not mean that i do not support the cause and the work the British Legion (and other charities do)
I will stand and mark the occasion for 2 minutes |
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why people have to argue over who respects who more is beyond me and a bit sad in my eyes "
agreed..
bit like saying to someone 'x,y or z' is how long you should grieve over the loss of a loved one.. |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"How do you do that?
Now before I ask this question, everyone has a choice if they wear a poppy or not and I am not saying you should or not....but if you have so much respect as you say you have, what is the objection to wearing that poppy to show the people you are supporting?
I just said i'm not wearing a poppy, not that i never have worn a poppy.
Truth be told ive not genuinely come across a poppy seller in the streets this year so i do not have one to wear.
But when a user above dictated that i should wear one it actually made me exceptionally stubborn and think 'no'.
I donate money and its not compulsory to wear one, just because i physically do not show a poppy does not mean that i do not support the cause and the work the British Legion (and other charities do)
I will stand and mark the occasion for 2 minutes"
I didn't comment of wether you have ever wore a poppy before.
To be fair, you said you were not going to wear a poppy before the man answered you...so you now saying you are not wearing one because someone told you to is not quite true.
I think everyone has a choice of what they do and how they do it.
Thanks for answering anyway.
PS, it looks like they need volunteers to collect for poppy day at the BL you are a member of. |
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"I was told today by a middle aged couple that a Ni**er has no right to wear a poppy "
absolutely disgraceful Lamin ,so sorry you hadto put up with such small mindedness |
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"I've lost mine already. I don't seem to be able to keep one for an entire day.
The poppy pin badge is a good idea. "
Yes, but most of the money raised from the sale of these poppy brooches is pure profit and doesn't go to the Royal British legion, whereas the traditional paper poppy is, I believe, all for charity. Apparently, one brooch costing £45 is £40.50 profit !! |
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"I've lost mine already. I don't seem to be able to keep one for an entire day.
The poppy pin badge is a good idea.
Yes, but most of the money raised from the sale of these poppy brooches is pure profit and doesn't go to the Royal British legion, whereas the traditional paper poppy is, I believe, all for charity. Apparently, one brooch costing £45 is £40.50 profit !!"
i only paid £2.00 for my pin adge and it was in the same box as the normal poppies |
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"I just rise above it and thank you "
I would say racists have less right to wears a poppy, considering the many who died in the second world war, to stamp out a racist tyranny. |
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"I was told today by a middle aged couple that a Ni**er has no right to wear a poppy "
The poppy doesnt care what colour anyone is as long as you put your money in the pot and wear it with pride.
Me and my 2 young girls have been out last week and raised over £450 and been out again since 8AM selling poppies hopefully we have beaten last years total of £620 for the 2 weekends leading up to Remembrance Sunday.
One nice old lady asked my daughter why she was stood out in the cold selling when she could have been out with friends playing etc My daughter replied with I do it because i can, For others who cant stand here and sell them anymore ! Not bad for an 8 yr old |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"I've lost mine already. I don't seem to be able to keep one for an entire day.
The poppy pin badge is a good idea.
Yes, but most of the money raised from the sale of these poppy brooches is pure profit and doesn't go to the Royal British legion, whereas the traditional paper poppy is, I believe, all for charity. Apparently, one brooch costing £45 is £40.50 profit !!"
If you buy something from the offical poppy site 100% of the profits go to themselves. |
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"I was told today by a middle aged couple that a Ni**er has no right to wear a poppy
The poppy doesnt care what colour anyone is as long as you put your money in the pot and wear it with pride.
Me and my 2 young girls have been out last week and raised over £450 and been out again since 8AM selling poppies hopefully we have beaten last years total of £620 for the 2 weekends leading up to Remembrance Sunday.
One nice old lady asked my daughter why she was stood out in the cold selling when she could have been out with friends playing etc My daughter replied with I do it because i can, For others who cant stand here and sell them anymore ! Not bad for an 8 yr old "
You my friend have succeeded in life with a child like that! |
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"I was told today by a middle aged couple that a Ni**er has no right to wear a poppy
The poppy doesnt care what colour anyone is as long as you put your money in the pot and wear it with pride.
Me and my 2 young girls have been out last week and raised over £450 and been out again since 8AM selling poppies hopefully we have beaten last years total of £620 for the 2 weekends leading up to Remembrance Sunday.
One nice old lady asked my daughter why she was stood out in the cold selling when she could have been out with friends playing etc My daughter replied with I do it because i can, For others who cant stand here and sell them anymore ! Not bad for an 8 yr old "
should be a badge to show we are proud of our kids for moments like that xx
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As with most parents im always proud of them but its at times like this the really do give you a warm glow knowing they have grown up with a sense of respect
As a treat they are both going to the Cenotaph tomorrow morning in London to pay respect and meet some of my old mob , listen to the songs and stories and tell their friends about these fantastic men and women of all creeds who were there during some of the darkest hours standing stag so others could sleep at night |
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"As with most parents im always proud of them but its at times like this the really do give you a warm glow knowing they have grown up with a sense of respect
As a treat they are both going to the Cenotaph tomorrow morning in London to pay respect and meet some of my old mob , listen to the songs and stories and tell their friends about these fantastic men and women of all creeds who were there during some of the darkest hours standing stag so others could sleep at night "
You have every right to be proud. |
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"I was told today by a middle aged couple that a Ni**er has no right to wear a poppy "
Clearly a couple with no knowledge of history or the composition of our armed forces...or our society for that matter. |
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Am watching the British Legion Festival of Remembrance, and am wondering if there are ways for non-religious servicemen to commemorate. From what I see, every service of remembrance is linked to CoE church services, but there will be plenty who do not believe, or adhere to other religions. Is there an outlet for them, too? |
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"I was told today by a middle aged couple that a Ni**er has no right to wear a poppy
The poppy doesnt care what colour anyone is as long as you put your money in the pot and wear it with pride.
Me and my 2 young girls have been out last week and raised over £450 and been out again since 8AM selling poppies hopefully we have beaten last years total of £620 for the 2 weekends leading up to Remembrance Sunday.
One nice old lady asked my daughter why she was stood out in the cold selling when she could have been out with friends playing etc My daughter replied with I do it because i can, For others who cant stand here and sell them anymore ! Not bad for an 8 yr old "
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"I was told today by a middle aged couple that a Ni**er has no right to wear a poppy
The poppy doesnt care what colour anyone is as long as you put your money in the pot and wear it with pride.
Me and my 2 young girls have been out last week and raised over £450 and been out again since 8AM selling poppies hopefully we have beaten last years total of £620 for the 2 weekends leading up to Remembrance Sunday.
One nice old lady asked my daughter why she was stood out in the cold selling when she could have been out with friends playing etc My daughter replied with I do it because i can, For others who cant stand here and sell them anymore ! Not bad for an 8 yr old "
That's really good, thanks, the poppy as you know is about remembrance, but the money is put to good use supporting not just the old boys but the modern generation of veterans. And they have many needs, thanks again to yourself and your daughter. |
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"Am watching the British Legion Festival of Remembrance, and am wondering if there are ways for non-religious servicemen to commemorate. From what I see, every service of remembrance is linked to CoE church services, but there will be plenty who do not believe, or adhere to other religions. Is there an outlet for them, too?"
Yes because we're Christian, oddly enough. And it's amazing how many people start to believe in God when the lead is flying!
And the armed forces do have ministers for all the other major religions excluding Jedi! |
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By *nnyMan
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"Am watching the British Legion Festival of Remembrance, and am wondering if there are ways for non-religious servicemen to commemorate. From what I see, every service of remembrance is linked to CoE church services, but there will be plenty who do not believe, or adhere to other religions. Is there an outlet for them, too?"
Other faiths are allowed to tag along but the whole thing is set up to reinforce the chain which links the Armed Forces to the Monarch and her position as Supreme Governor of the Church of England. |
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Thought i would update this thread as today we have had our letter through from out local RBL.
This years grand total from the 2 weekends pots from outside the big store in Exeter city centre netted a decent amount of ......£944.26p !
Next year we are going for the 1k mark for the 2 weekends. |
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By *ilandlarryCouple
over a year ago
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"Thought i would update this thread as today we have had our letter through from out local RBL.
This years grand total from the 2 weekends pots from outside the big store in Exeter city centre netted a decent amount of ......£944.26p !
Next year we are going for the 1k mark for the 2 weekends. "
fantastic! well done x |
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By *emmefataleWoman
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"Thought i would update this thread as today we have had our letter through from out local RBL.
This years grand total from the 2 weekends pots from outside the big store in Exeter city centre netted a decent amount of ......£944.26p !
Next year we are going for the 1k mark for the 2 weekends. "
Well done, I doff my cyber hat. |
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