[LeatherTrumpet]

In the year that marks the centenary of the start of one of the costliest conflicts in our history, The Royal British Legion is encouraging everyone to support the Poppy Appeal for the memory of the fallen and the future of the living.

The Legion created the Poppy Appeal to help those returning from the First World War. A century on from the start of that conflict, we're still helping today's Armed Forces families in much the same way, whether coping with bereavement, living with disability, or finding employment.

When you donate to the Poppy Appeal you help:

bereaved families to Live On
wounded Service men and women to Live On
younger veterans seeking employment and housing to Live On
older veterans needing age-related care to Live On

http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-...d/poppy-appeal




or do you think it glorifies war and does not move us on as a society - should we learn about why we go to war and how humans are essentially warlike animals?

[Kazanne]

I always wear a poppy,and hope it helps in some small way.Really want to see that display in London.I don't think it glorifies it so much as it's nice to remember them.

[bitontheslide]

Maybe I'm being a bit controversial, but to me those needing assistance after a family member has served their country should be looked after by the country without needing a special appeal to achieve it.

Fine with the remembrance side if it, but the government (we) should pay for it by default.

[waterhog]

fab - saw babs and stacey on news this morning promoting it. love it.

[Kyle]

Yeh I get those pin badge ones instead of the plastic ones if I can.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

Maybe I'm being a bit controversial, but to me those needing assistance after a family member has served their country should be looked after by the country without needing a special appeal to achieve it.

Fine with the remembrance side if it, but the government (we) should pay for it by default.

I always buy and wear Poppies but I do agree with you BitontheSlide. It's a disgrace that they don't receive all the support they need from the State. It infuriates me that St Dunstans has to rely on public donations to exist too - we seem to have ample tens of millions to squander elsewhere on those that not only have never fought for this Country but actually desire it's downfall.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

I always buy and wear Poppies but I do agree with you BitontheSlide. It's a disgrace that they don't receive all the support they need from the State. It infuriates me that St Dunstans has to rely on public donations to exist too - we seem to have ample tens of millions to squander elsewhere on those that not only have never fought for this Country but actually desire it's downfall.

Ł300,000,000 a year to Ethiopia


http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...ip-in-ethiopia

[Vanessa]

I'm not allowed to wear one at work, but i would buy it and wear it when i go out.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Ł300,000,000 a year to Ethiopia


http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...ip-in-ethiopia

This is so FKing infuriating. Who is responsible for formulating these insane policies? What's more sickening is that it's the tip of a very large iceberg.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

I'm not allowed to wear one at work, but i would buy it and wear it when i go out.

Why can't you wear one at work?

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

Why can't you wear one at work?

It's a food factory.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

It's a food factory.

Oh.... Hygienic reasons. Thanks Vanessa - thought it might be another insane PC reason.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

Oh.... Hygienic reasons. Thanks Vanessa - thought it might be another insane PC reason.

I would still buy one. It's a good cause.

[arista]

I will give money to them
But not wear a poppy


like that ITV1London news caster does not

[andybigbro]

Yeah, I hate the ones with no pins though.

What's the point? Where you meant to put it?

[JoshBB]

I'll probably wear a white poppy, yes.

[Kizzy]

I have a poppy yes, what are the white ones for?

[JoshBB]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

I have a poppy yes, what are the white ones for?

The white ones also promote pacifism (against any new wars to prevent more lost lives). They were introduced because there are some people who wear red poppies that want us to fight more 'to make our country proud'. As little deaths as possible is best in my opinion.

[T*]

Yes, of course. I will never not.

[Ninastar]

Originally Posted by JoshBB

The white ones also promote pacifism (against any new wars to prevent more lost lives). They were introduced because there are some people who wear red poppies that want us to fight more 'to make our country proud'. As little deaths as possible is best in my opinion.

[T*]

Originally Posted by JoshBB

The white ones also promote pacifism (against any new wars to prevent more lost lives). They were introduced because there are some people who wear red poppies that want us to fight more 'to make our country proud'. As little deaths as possible is best in my opinion.

W..what?! No-one in their right mind would wear a red one to state that they want more war.. It contradicts what the Poppy is meant for- To remember whom we lost in wars.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by JoshBB

The white ones also promote pacifism (against any new wars to prevent more lost lives). They were introduced because there are some people who wear red poppies that want us to fight more 'to make our country proud'. As little deaths as possible is best in my opinion.

[T*]

Originally Posted by JoshBB

The white ones also promote pacifism (against any new wars to prevent more lost lives). They were introduced because there are some people who wear red poppies that want us to fight more 'to make our country proud'. As little deaths as possible is best in my opinion.

[rubymoo]

I always put money in the poppy box but i don't wear one, they have a little parade close to where i live......it always makes me cry i always feel sad for the loss of life.....

[Livia]

Originally Posted by JoshBB

The white ones also promote pacifism (against any new wars to prevent more lost lives). They were introduced because there are some people who wear red poppies that want us to fight more 'to make our country proud'. As little deaths as possible is best in my opinion.

Probably your most ridiculous post ever.