I agree with this, it's only when people making a noticeable change for the greater good however small at the time without them relinquishing their true beliefs will some things move forward.
Wear your Poppy with pride...
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I agree with this, it's only when people making a noticeable change for the greater good however small at the time without them relinquishing their true beliefs will some things move forward.
Doon frae Troon
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I do not wear a poppy, but my wife and I make an annual contribution to the fund.
I stopped wearing one when the BBC made it compulsory for presenters to wear them from what seems like mid September.
I am disappointed at the dirty looks I get from collectors etc.
To judge someone because they do not wear a poppy is dreadful in my opinion........what do they know about that individuals thoughts or actions.
I stopped wearing one when the BBC made it compulsory for presenters to wear them from what seems like mid September.
I am disappointed at the dirty looks I get from collectors etc.
To judge someone because they do not wear a poppy is dreadful in my opinion........what do they know about that individuals thoughts or actions.
Val
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I don't often agree DFT but do here, whole heartedly
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It's very disappointing to read you get dirty looks from the poppy volunteers, I've been a case worker for 8 years and help do the Poppy selling in the local area, one think we are constantly reminded when standing there is not to judge people as we have no idea of their situation, apologies from me as that is just wrong. As I put previously I have no issue with people wearing a poppy or not, it is when they decide to make it public and political I find frustrating.
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That is a disappointing thing to hear - with most of not all having some connection to war veterans have found them always to be the most humble respectful people I have ever met - every year we used to stand with them to collect at supermarkets and not witnessed one judgemental look or heard them say anything to suggest as such - hopefully then one you witnessed was more a one off
We managed to secure three which are in poppy vases, one on the window sill of our new house's front room, one in the family room and one in the kitchen. I'm not surprised to see them being sold on. Is it right? Not really but it's supply and demand. What can you do? Would be nice to think the seller would make a donation to the poppy appeal but there again I'm realistic enough to know that won't happen 99% of the time
Tashyboy
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Wholeheartdly agree and even though the "sea of blood" display at the ToL was classed as a work of art I am sure that people who viewed the display from all over the world have been educated in the Poppy's symbolic being.
However I read an excellent piece on the BBC website the other day how some political party's/ organisations unfortunately use the poppy to further there cause.
Strange that the BBC write an excellent piece on this, then enforce employees to wear one.
Val
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It's not always vets that collect, occasionally young ones do it, ACF, ATC etc, all it takes is an 20 year old to remark in earshot of young ones.
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Yep no doubt at all - shame if people are feeling they are being forced to wear it or forced to donate - goes against the whole principle.
Old Skier
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The man needs a lesson in how the money is spent
Old Skier
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Hopefully it's an isolated thing. Nobody that I know within the organization would judge a giver or a receiver. Thanks for your contribution .
Old Skier
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Unfortunately McClean missed the point and gave the rabid right an excuse to pile in. Unfortunate but that's life.
chippa1909
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Wear a poppy, or don't, it's entirely up to the individual.
I don't think the millions of soldiers died so sanctimonious
individuals can witter on about it on social media or in the press.
I'll still wear a poppy this year, but if I see any more pictures of kids with "future soldier" tee shirts on promoting poppies, it'll be my last.
I don't think the millions of soldiers died so sanctimonious
individuals can witter on about it on social media or in the press.
I'll still wear a poppy this year, but if I see any more pictures of kids with "future soldier" tee shirts on promoting poppies, it'll be my last.
Tashyboy
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The more I read about Mr Corbyn the more I think he really is out of touch with the average Joe.
Three
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Certain individuals in the public eye not wearing a Poppy is really getting my goat! Stupid excuses like 'I don't agree with war' or 'the British army persecuted the people in my country', it's a symbol of remembrance ffs, nobody wants to go to war, it doesn't represent one side, it doesn't even just represent the military deaths in conflict, it's the bigger picture which so far even Sergio Aguero can fathom out.
It's narrow minded individuals in a position of power with a one vision mindset that generally lead to conflict, so you're more closely matched than you probably think!
Everyone knows someone, who knows someone affected by war, so wear it for them.
Freedom of speech is a blessing however naivety is stupidity ‪
So those refusing to wear the poppy do so as a political statement...proving that they are ignorant of the feeling of the majority of the nation and are only interested in publicising themselves or their own political beliefs...totally blind to the fact that those which the poppy represent gave their lives so that these self serving individuals can do just that.....
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Fish, as an Englishman and ex RN, I'll always wear one when I can get hold of one abroad.
But I really don't care what other people want to do, the whole idea of our society as I see it is that everyone has a choice and we don't enforce our beliefs, unlike oppressive religions and all Islamic countries.
I haven't read any other posts in this thread and won't be, so no idea who I agree with or otherwise.
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Also disappointing to see the Prime Minister having a Poppy photoshopped on to an old photograph that was released today and quickly taken down once it was spotted.
Dellboy
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When I was young I didn't wear one but that changed in the mid 90's.
Between 1995-1998 I took 3 yrs off from painting to obtain my PSV license and they got a got driving around the UK and Europe.
Got to do some cracking tours in the south of Europe but 3 tours that will stay with me for many a year were taking some D-Day Veterans along to the Normandy beach's.
Tours were 4 days each and I had the honour of walking beach's with them and listening to the sad but sometime funny story's.
One chap was telling me how he ran from the landing craft up the beach with, he said 20-25 others, total distance 40-50 yrs, he was the only one who made it unharmed. 6 others were alive but badly hurt. He could still recall all of the name of his fallen comrades and visits the beach to say sorry to them every year.
I said to him that I understand why he comes here but why does he feels he has to say sorry to his comrades ,he told me, with tears in his eyes ( to be honest by this time he wasn't the only one ) because he left them there and couldn't help them and he will never forgive himself for doing so and leaving them.
That was just one of many story's told but can say with hand of heart, not one of them didn't have me with tears in my eyes.
It was a great honour just to be with these fine and brave men and I for one will always remember.
So I will remember and wear my poppy with pride as I have done ever since.
Between 1995-1998 I took 3 yrs off from painting to obtain my PSV license and they got a got driving around the UK and Europe.
Got to do some cracking tours in the south of Europe but 3 tours that will stay with me for many a year were taking some D-Day Veterans along to the Normandy beach's.
Tours were 4 days each and I had the honour of walking beach's with them and listening to the sad but sometime funny story's.
One chap was telling me how he ran from the landing craft up the beach with, he said 20-25 others, total distance 40-50 yrs, he was the only one who made it unharmed. 6 others were alive but badly hurt. He could still recall all of the name of his fallen comrades and visits the beach to say sorry to them every year.
I said to him that I understand why he comes here but why does he feels he has to say sorry to his comrades ,he told me, with tears in his eyes ( to be honest by this time he wasn't the only one ) because he left them there and couldn't help them and he will never forgive himself for doing so and leaving them.
That was just one of many story's told but can say with hand of heart, not one of them didn't have me with tears in my eyes.
It was a great honour just to be with these fine and brave men and I for one will always remember.
So I will remember and wear my poppy with pride as I have done ever since.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Saturday afternoon I walked down Buchanan Street from The Buchanan Centre to George Square - I must have passed a dozen poppy sellers in that short maybe third of a mile. I wasn't wearing a poppy - I didn't buy a poppy; but with their presence I reflected on sacrifice and loss and so popped into St George's Tron church for a coffee and some peace and time for thought and prayer. Who is anyone to look at me and say that I am disrespectful for not wearing a poppy; and I most certainly don't need the approval I might get from others - stated or otherwise - that I might get from wearing a poppy. It's not about me.
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Has someone actually done that ?
SwingsitlikeHogan
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I have no idea - I cannot read peoples minds and so don't project what they might be thinking. But if no-one is bothered (which would be marvellous) then what is the fuss about folk NOT wearing a poppy all about. Am I being told to wear a poppy as it is disrespectful to not wear one - or am I not. If I choose to not wear a poppy is that being disrespectful - or is it not. Sorry. Confused. I will wear one at church on Remembrance Sunday.
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