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It always amazes me when something that is there to remind us of the sacrafices people made for our freedom turn it into something political
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Ethan
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People should respect these things even if they don't personally observe them. They command more respect when done with dignity, though, and that is not always the case in politically charged settings.
North Mimms
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I went to see the Poppy installation at Tower of London today.
Simply stunning.
I looked at it and my eyes filled with tears.
A beautiful memorial to an ugly thing.
Simply stunning.
I looked at it and my eyes filled with tears.
A beautiful memorial to an ugly thing.
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Indeed. It's shameful that it becomes 'political' when support is shown to our current armed forces and/or remembrance of the fallen. Sadly it does not surprise me.
As an aside, I knew an ex service man that refused to support the poppy appeal because of its connection with Haig. He was of the opinion that Haig sent many men to their deaths needlessly (he was more specific, unfortunately I don't fully recall the details) and chose to support other charitable causes instead. He was quite passionate about it as well.
Never come across that point of view before or since and was never quite sure what to make of it.
Blue in Munich
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Couldn't agree more. Went yesterday & was there for the Roll of Honour & the Last Post. Very moving, would have been even more so if all present could have kept their traps shut.
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Amazing isnt it - a very moving display
It's a one off sight and a must see. HID has actually ordered three of the poppies
PhilTheFragger
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On BBC breakfast now the lovely Steff is live from Frankfurt and is wearing a poppy
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Anyone who hasnt seen it, should really make the effort to go and take a look.
Adi2Dassler
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Here's a differing view of the poppy installation.The final paragraph kinda strikes a chord with me.
http://www.theguardian.com/artandde.../tower-of-london-poppies-ukip-remembrance-day
http://www.theguardian.com/artandde.../tower-of-london-poppies-ukip-remembrance-day
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there's always one.
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I have nothing but pity and sadness for someone who writes that and anyone that believes in it
Birchy
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I don't think I can accurately describe that without multiple infractions.
Talk about a lack of respect.
Shoddy journalism and an article designed to cause a shock and therefore notoriety. Lazy writing and completely misses the whole point. Pretty impressive thing to do when you consider it and what the money being raised is going towards.
Adi2Dassler
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Do you mean me or the journalist?
If you mean the journalist, I think you'll find there's far more than just him with this opinion, if you mean me, how do you know I share is view?
Adi2Dassler
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What do you think the point he misses is?
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It's to remember people who put their lives on the line for our freedom - a Remeberance to them - nothing more
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He's intitled to his opninion, as are you. But having been to see the poppies and will go again today, i find it hard to belive there are far more who share his view.
Adi2Dassler
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Far more than one person who thinks we should remember those from other countries that perished in WWI?That war is not noble?
Ethan
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I think he is making a subtle point, apparently missed by many.
The point he is making is that the very thing that people here are complaining about - that this is an act of remembrance - is overlooked by many or most of those who go along to the Tower or wear a poppy. Many of them don't know what The Great War was about, what happened and what we should reflect upon now about it.
