When will the poppy be removed?

MORPH3US

I saw a programme on TV about a month back about soldiers coming back from Iraq with limbs blown off, lost their sight, scarred for life.... those were the "lucky ones".

People who think wearing a poppy means you support the war are sadly misguided at best....

Its about showing respect for people who have had to fight in wars (for very little pay) on the say so of some politicians sat in a warm office. They don't question what they are doing, they just get on with it because they believe what they do will ultimately protect people back home and all over the world. They are brave and selfless and they should have our respect.

penrhyn

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.



We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.



Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Molly41

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Nicolas Webster Smith who gave his life last week in Afghanistan and for his devastated mother, father brothers and sister. Show some sensitivity.

fatgit

NASA wrote: »

Ok, thanks,I'll be back on Monday then.

You won't be missed.

MSE_Martin

Folks no matter what someone's view - there is no need to be abusive. Please be nice to other moneysavers.

ShaneUK

|I agree with others - the poppy should remain until at least Wednesday (11th)

mikey72

Support the troops properly and ensure the money goes straight to were it will do some good. Not supporting any war, just helping after they have come home, or the families of the ones who aren't so lucky.

http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/

Join as a member with some of the money we have all saved on here, it's only just over a tenner.

mancitychick

NASA wrote: »

Ok, thanks,I'll be back on Monday then.

Personally I hope you dont hurry back! :rolleyes:

Bargain_Rzl

For what it's worth, I do understand the moral issue about the poppy - and yes, I do wear one myself. Most reasonable people (including the majority of posters on this thread, it seems) know that the poppy stands for support of the service given by "our" (and I use that term inclusively) war dead in ensuring freedom from tyranny for our own citizens and those of other nations, and when I wear one I am supporting that alone. Many of those war dead had no choice in the matter.

However, the poppy is inextricably associated with the Royal British Legion, which this year has tried to turn the focus of its marketing campaign onto current conflicts, and I'm really uncomfortable with this. I think that while we as a nation are involved in illegal wars, and while people join the armed forces because it appeals to them as a career, we and they (particularly those who have joined since the start of the Afghan conflict) are complicit in creating those humanitarian problems that the Poppy Appeal exists to alleviate.

I have close family members serving in the Armed Forces at the moment, and I really do struggle with this.

That said, believing that the poppy symbol is a direct symbol of support for "the British war machine" is just plain ignorant.

mancitychick

Intastella wrote: »

I think putting a white poppy next to the red one would strike a nice balance.

I'm not a 'poppy' supporter, but i fully respect other people's decisions and reasons for doing so. There were bona fide reasons for the world wars...the ones going on now, not so much. But, as previous posters have said, the blame for that lies at the politicians doorsteps, not the at the people's who have no choice as to where they're sent. Our armed forces should be for defence, not attack IMO.

Personally I really don't understand how anyone cannot be a poppy supporter. Can I ask why you don't support the poppy appeal?

Its not to support war its to remember those brave enough to serve their country. Amongst other things, the money raised by the British Legion goes to help the families left behind or those brave lads/lasses left injured.

Even if there armed forces were not in action now and all was peaceful everyone should still wear there poppy with pride.