[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.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

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.

£300,000,000 a year to Ethiopia


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

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

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 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?

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

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.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

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.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

£300,000,000 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.