gemini52 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 My wife called into a local pub today for a coffee and a chat with a friend,standing at the bar she over heard a lady next to her telling someone that her daughter had gone to school wearing a poppy and her friend had a wrist band on,a teacher told the two children that if they dont remove the poppy and band that they would kept in for detention,as they would offend the muslim students,words fail me,why do we pander to the do gooders like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 So silly, do they not realise the Muslims for the brish millitary and still do today. Not in mass numbers granted but it id and does happen ! ATB Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam1e Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 If that did happen, it's disgusting. But it doesn't surprise me, and we should all get used to it, as it's only going to get worse as time goes on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 There are dozens of similar stories like this and do you know-i dont think they ever happened. Im not saying your wife misheard of anything like that,but im really sceptical about a school ordering a child to remove a poppy. Chinese whispers where a casual conversation gets overheard and exagerated maybe,but more likely it was purley invented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) There are dozens of similar stories like this and do you know-i dont think they ever happened. Im not saying your wife misheard of anything like that,but im really sceptical about a school ordering a child to remove a poppy. Chinese whispers where a casual conversation gets overheard and exagerated maybe,but more likely it was purley invented. My thoughts exactly. Edit to add that some schools have a strict uniform policy where no jewelry, wristbands, symbols or badges are allowed, so anyone wearing help for heroes wristbands, poppies, or save the whale badges would be asked to remove them. It is highly unlikely it has anything whatsoever to do with political correctness, Muslims, Hindus or even Scientologists. Edited November 10, 2015 by FalconFN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 There are dozens of similar stories like this and do you know-i dont think they ever happened. Im not saying your wife misheard of anything like that,but im really sceptical about a school ordering a child to remove a poppy. Chinese whispers where a casual conversation gets overheard and exagerated maybe,but more likely it was purley invented. My wife got into conversation with this lady and yes it did happen,when i was at school poppys were on sale,and every pupil was expected to wear one and rightly so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadorna Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Expecting someone to wear a poppy is as bad as expecting someone to remove a poppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 My daughter took a £1 to school to buy a poppy. All the schools sell them round here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2230098/Father-attacks-daughters-school-told-remove-poppy-band-breached-health-safety-rules.html It was in the daily mail 3 years ago therefore it must be true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 My wife called into a local pub today for a coffee and a chat with a friend,standing at the bar she over heard a lady next to her telling someone that her daughter had gone to school wearing a poppy and her friend had a wrist band on,a teacher told the two children that if they dont remove the poppy and band that they would kept in for detention,as they would offend the muslim students,words fail me,why do we pander to the do gooders like this. Did they mention the name of the school ? It DIDN'T happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I heard that pound land had banned staff from wearing a poppy in case it offended some of its customers.but had backed down after complaints from staff and customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I heard that pound land had banned staff from wearing a poppy in case it offended some of its customers.but had backed down after complaints from staff and customers. Four years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 can I ask what school it was as I,m also from the Wirral,, totally disturbing if its true, Expecting someone to wear a poppy is as bad as expecting someone to remove a poppy. and why is that then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I heard that pound land had banned staff from wearing a poppy in case it offended some of its customers.but had backed down after complaints from staff and customers. they probably found that a poppy was more durable, better looking, and much better value than the stuff they sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) True or NOT, the school my Daughters attend are happy for Poppies to be worn and also sold from a charity box at the school reception. I strongly expect this story is UNTRUE. Did they mention the name of the school ? It DIDN'T happen. so are you of the opinion that the op is telling fibs or do you think there maybe racist overtones here ? Edited November 10, 2015 by bostonmick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 can I ask what school it was as I,m also from the Wirral,, totally disturbing if its true, and why is that then No she did not mention the name of the school only that its a catholic school,my wife was in weatherspoons this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontastic Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) . Edited November 10, 2015 by toontastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/273949-new-off-topic-rule/?do=findComment&comment=2432281 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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