[andybigbro]

Do you have a poppy?

Here’s mine

[Tom4784]

I never buy poppies, I've known too many people that act like arseholes when it comes to poppies so I make a point of never buying or wearing one because I don't need to wear something to show my respect especially when it's for the benefit of other people and not the soldiers themselves.

I prefer to donate directly to charities aiding recovery and veterans.

[andybigbro]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

I never buy poppies, I've known too many people that act like arseholes when it comes to poppies so I make a point of never buying or wearing one because I don't need to wear something to show my respect especially when it's for the benefit of other people and not the soldiers themselves.

I prefer to donate directly to charities aiding recovery and veterans.

How is for the benefit of other people?

[AnnieK]

I always buy a poppy from the British Legion...having people close to me who have served in the military and have been hepled by the Legion...its the least I can do to show my support

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by andybigbro

How is for the benefit of other people?

Turn on your TV, look at the reaction if someone is seen this month without a poppy. That's what I mean, people just use the poppy as an excuse to tear other people down.

There's far too many people that are like 'I bought a Ł1 poppy now worship me for what a kind benevolent person I am, I may not care about soldiers for the rest of the year but this poppy means I can pretend for the next few weeks.' I've known far too many people like that for me to wear one.

[bots]

i'm kind of with Dezzy, i'm all for supporting veterans and do, but I don't agree with the poppy bit. I should also add that I don't think that the funding of their care should be reliant on charity. They should be allocated sufficient funding by the government by default.

[smudgie]

Yes, I always buy a poppy, even though I don't really show it off as I don't get out much.
I also pay into the Poppy Charity by direct debit twice a year.
The poppy has always meant a lot to me, all year round.


Had my son been a girl she would have been called Poppy....it's his birthday today.

[bots]

Originally Posted by smudgie

Yes, I always buy a poppy, even though I don't really show it off as I don't get out much.
I also pay into the Poppy Charity by direct debit twice a year.
The poppy has always meant a lot to me, all year round.


Had my son been a girl she would have been called Poppy....it's his birthday today.

could have called him Popeye

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

could have called him Popeye

[smudgie]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

could have called him Popeye

never thought of that, mind you, I have called him quite a few choice words over the years, all of them nice if course

[Kazanne]

Yes,I wear a poppy and proud to show my support for the services.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

i'm kind of with Dezzy, i'm all for supporting veterans and do, but I don't agree with the poppy bit. I should also add that I don't think that the funding of their care should be reliant on charity. They should be allocated sufficient funding by the government by default.

PREACH. If the government is happy enough to ship soldiers off to warzones then they should do more to ensure that, once they leave active duty, that they will be able to settle back into a normal life with gainful employment and the care they may need.

[UserSince2005]

hmm i dont buy poppies because i need to read up on it before i donate. no doubt the charity as anti homosexual views

[Jřsh]

I wear a pinned one, similar to your one Andy.

[T*]

I always wear one (a pinned one nowadays) just because it feels off not to

[Matthew.]

Absolutely, and I think it’s disgusting not to, especially for those on the TV, what has the world come to 🙄🙄🙄

[Matthew.]

Not being funny but how do you feel that there are more people answered No than Yes?

I’m all for throwing old traditions out the window, however, wearing a poppy will never be classed as an old tradition in my view, it should be the ****ting standard, just to show a bit of bloody respect.

[RileyH]

I don't need to wear one to show and pay my respect

[RileyH]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

There's far too many people that are like 'I bought a Ł1 poppy now worship me for what a kind benevolent person I am, I may not care about soldiers for the rest of the year but this poppy means I can pretend for the next few weeks.' I've known far too many people like that for me to wear one.

[Jack_]

I haven't worn one since probably sixth form. I actually think they're really pretty but it feels a bit crass just to wear one as a fashion accessory and I'm a little put off by how it's become a symbol of faux nationalism (similar to how the EDL and the far right have somewhat hijacked the St George's flag/Union Jack), i.e. you must wear one to be A True Patriot and all that. I don't feel comfortable associating myself with sentiments or causes like that or feeling like I have to wear one

[DemolitionRed]

Yes, I wear a poppy pin and we donate to Blesma. For me, wearing a poppy is paying respect to my great grandfather who was killed on the Somme.

[joeysteele]

Yes, I always donate and Wear one.

[thesheriff443]

I choose to donate by buying a poppy this year I got a rist band and a enameled pin one wich cost three pounds for my other half.

I don't let what other people do stop me from doing what I want to do.

[Saph]

no cba

[James]

I have a poppy on a wooden cross, and I got a lapel one today - this thread reminded me a bit, though I might have anyway.