mossy835 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Surely it's her choice if she wears one or not? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Reading her reasons which are very valid imo she has a point. She supports the rbl and many others. Fine by me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bad lindz Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Why is not wearing a poppy lacking in respect ? people respect other people and memories in different ways not wearing a poppy does not mean you don't respect My understanding of selling poppy's originally was to both remember the fallen and raise funds for the wounded survivors and families . (I may be wrong and if so I am sure someone will tell me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Wearing a poppy is not compulsory. Compelling people to wear poppies and demanding respect for our military goes against the very things our forefathers fought for - people have a right to disagree. As long as they are respectful in their disagreement it is fine by me. Respect for current servicemen is something that they aspire to earn not force people to give - the act of coercing people cheapens it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I have more issue with newsreaders wearing a poppy they have not paid for themselves. It is supposed to signify they have made a donation, If it is pinned on them a few minutes before they go on air by a make up girl and then taken off as soon as they come off air, thats hollow and meaningless. But IMO you are missing the big story, whats Jeremy Corbin wearing? and how is he going to handle the rememberence day parade at the Cenataph?. One to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imissalot Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 To be honest cant see your problem it's a free world we got rid of the dictaters , I buy and wear one always have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I think she has explained her impartiality very well, especially given that she has been effectively cajoled into doing it by what I suspect are mostly chav's with nothing better to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambsman Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'm an ex-serviceman. I remember my comrades every day of the year and I also donate to RBL all year round. I started seeing people wearing poppies from the middle of October. With 10 days still to go I see there's commemorative programmes now on BBC1 every morning. Now we have the annual hectoring of people who are not, for many reasons, wearing a Poppy. I chose not to turn Remembrance Day into a month long demonstration and I also chose not to pass judgement on those who do not to wear one. I will wear a Poppy only on 11-11 and on 8-11 but I will not forget my comrades, or any of our fallen, for the rest of my life whether I'm wearing a Poppy or not. Well said that man. It's not a one day a year thing. Always remember - never forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Why doesn't ITV take a leaf out of 10 Downing Streets book and photoshop one on her? http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/nov/02/poppy-photoshopped-david-cameron-facebook-picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Having just read the reasons she has given for not wearing one and the info about her private life I have a great deal of respect for her and her decision. I don't really understand why anyone would start such a thread tbh. It is not compulsory to wear one nor should it be. ps. if you hadn't started this thread I would have never heard of her or her decision to not wear a poppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) The poppy is a symbol a mark of respect mainly for those who sacrificed their lives so that future generations could live in their own country in relative freedom.I will wear one to remember.The poppy appeal may have a charity attached but if it helps ex servicemen and their families then good on them.We all enjoy the freedoms we have today because many others gave theirs up.As for the News reader looking at her I would wager her family are not English and she should respect our traditions as without the sacrifice made in the two world wars she might not have been here to enjoy the life she has.lest we forget. Edited November 2, 2015 by bostonmick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 The poppy is a symbol a mark of respect mainly for those who sacrificed their lives so that future generations could live in their own country in relative freedom.I will wear one to remember.The poppy appeal may have a charity attached but if it helps ex servicemen and their families then good on them.We all enjoy the freedoms we have today because many others gave theirs up.As for the News reader looking at her I would wager her family are not English and she should respect our traditions as without the sacrifice made in the two world wars she might not have been here to enjoy the life she has.lest we forget.Blimey!Did you know her Father is ex-RAF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 As for the News reader looking at her I would wager her family are not English and she should respect our traditions as without the sacrifice made in the two world wars she might not have been here to enjoy the life she has.lest we forget. Dear God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Blimey! Did you know her Father is ex-RAF? Yes I did.My grandfather was ex raf he was from southern Ireland.So not English.Do you get it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Yes I did.My grandfather was ex raf he was from southern Ireland.So not English.Do you get it now That you're a daft racist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Dear God. Said with feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Said with feeling. Yes, but according to recent rules religion is to be avoided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontastic Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 The poppy is a symbol a mark of respect mainly for those who sacrificed their lives so that future generations could live in their own country in relative freedom.I will wear one to remember.The poppy appeal may have a charity attached but if it helps ex servicemen and their families then good on them.We all enjoy the freedoms we have today because many others gave theirs up.As for the News reader looking at her I would wager her family are not English and she should respect our traditions as without the sacrifice made in the two world wars she might not have been here to enjoy the life she has.lest we forget. Lest we forget the thousands of commonwealth soldiers who paid the ultimate price for your freedoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 That you're a daft racist?My forefathers were Irish.Dutch.English and Italian.Don't quite know how you got to racist.But if it floats your boat.atb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I was just wondering, do the germans have a remembrance day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Well to be honest I thought the poppy was worn as a token To remember all casualties of war or conflict and to remind us of the losses and sacrifice generations have made from all walks of life and all countries there have been conflicts I shall wear mine And lay a small wreath for all the horses and other animals that served Lest we forget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Lest we forget the thousands of commonwealth soldiers who paid the ultimate price for your freedoms. Perfectly true.So wearing a poppy for one day a year. really is not that much of a hardship is it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Well to be honest I thought the poppy was worn as a token To remember all casualties of war or conflict and to remind us of the losses and sacrifice generations have made from all walks of life and all countries there have been conflicts I shall wear mine And lay a small wreath for all the horses and other animals that served Lest we forget nicely put sir, the royal british legion is one of the few charities that get my shekels, regardless of whether I wear a poppy or not, they and those that they represent, get my respect also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Well to be honest I thought the poppy was worn as a token To remember all casualties of war or conflict and to remind us of the losses and sacrifice generations have made from all walks of life and all countries there have been conflicts I shall wear mine And lay a small wreath for all the horses and other animals that served Lest we forget nicely put sir, the royal british legion is one of the few charities that get my shekels, regardless of whether I wear a poppy or not, they and those that they represent, get my respect also. +1 The RBL do sterling work , they were of great help to my late father in law even 60 years after him leaving the services ,one of a handful of charitys I am happy to give my hard earned to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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