wearing a poppy

spend_or_save

JReacher1 wrote: »

Going to the cenotaph on remembrance Sunday without wearing a poppy is as disrespectful as turning up to a funeral in a pair of shorts and a t shirt.

There is nothing wrong with not wearing a poppy if you don't believe in it, however if you turn up somewhere where one should be worn then you are opening yourself up for a verbal dressing down.

You still haven't explained how it's disrepectful? To.me remembrance Sunday is about paying your respects to those in the great wars, why do you need a to wear a poppy to do this?

DandelionPatrol

JReacher1 wrote: »

I have no problem with people not wearing a poppy. There are many reasons why people disagree with wearing one and some of them are valid reasons.

However if you turn up at a cenotaph on remembrance Sunday then you are going to be criticized by people who see you there as you are being disrespectful.

Disrespect is on the inside. It is shallow to judge on the basis of a poppy which is worn on the outside.

JReacher1

spend_or_save wrote: »

You still haven't explained how it's disrepectful? To.me remembrance Sunday is about paying your respects to those in the great wars, why do you need a to wear a poppy to do this?

Because the poppy is the symbol of remembrance. Attending the cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday without wearing one it implies that you do not respect the British soldiers who have died in the wars.

spend_or_save

JReacher1 wrote: »

Because the poppy is the symbol of remembrance. Attending the cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday without wearing one it implies that you do not respect the British soldiers who have died in the wars.

I totally disagree that you need to wear a poppy to show respect, your basically saying wearing a poppy in the house is more respectful than turning upto and taking part in a remembarance day service without a poppy, I don't understand it and find it very sad people would feel this way!

DandelionPatrol

JReacher1 wrote: »

Attending the cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday without wearing one it implies that you do not respect the British soldiers who have died in the wars.

Attending the cenotaph in a quiet and reflective mood is not enough?

Crikey, it is turning into a humbug fest if you go to be judged by others.

JReacher1

spend_or_save wrote: »

I totally disagree that you need to wear a poppy to show respect, your basically saying wearing a poppy in the house is more respectful than turning upto and taking part in a remembarance day service without a poppy, I don't understand it and find it very sad people would feel this way!

Disagree all you like, as has been shown today if you act like this it offends people and they will say something to you about it.

Wearing a poppy is a small price to pay to honor the men who have fought and died for this country.

bluenoseam

JReacher1 wrote: »

Because the poppy is the symbol of remembrance. Attending the cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday without wearing one it implies that you do not respect the British soldiers who have died in the wars.

Little history lesson for you, between 1939 & 1945 millions fought & died fighting against an ideology which forced people to wear symbols. They fought so people would NEVER be forced to do so & would have the freedom to do as they see fit within bounds of law.

Wearing a poppy is a personal choice, many do so because to them it feels right, many others on the other hand do not do so because it's a contentious issue for them. Paying one's respects at the Cenotaph does not have an entrance requirement of wearing a poppy, it never has & never will thanks to the men & women it honours.

pollypenny

I bought a poppy brooch this year. In fact , it'll be the first time I've ever managed to keep a poppy more than a couple of hours.

L-J-R

Respect is shown in many ways. Attending services at war memorials, thinking of the human cost of war during the silence, with or without a poppy, is showing both awareness and respect. Conversely, it is quite possible to buy/wear a poppy without a thought other than it is the done thing.

zagfles

bluenoseam wrote: »

Little history lesson for you, between 1939 & 1945 millions fought & died fighting against an ideology which forced people to wear symbols. They fought so people would NEVER be forced to do so & would have the freedom to do as they see fit within bounds of law.

Quite right. Which is why no-one is forced to wear a poppy.

Wearing a poppy is a personal choice, many do so because to them it feels right, many others on the other hand do not do so because it's a contentious issue for them. Paying one's respects at the Cenotaph does not have an entrance requirement of wearing a poppy, it never has & never will thanks to the men & women it honours.

Exactly. And the freedom to express an opinion, such as what should and shouldn't be worn on a particular occasion, is also a fundamental right people died for.