Surely Just A Poppy Is Enough?

[anotheoldgit]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2813500/The-poppy-hijab-defies-extremists-British-Muslims-urged-wear-headscarf-symbol-remembrance.html

[rockyracoon]

£22, I wouldn't blame them if they didn't wear it and I don't think they should feel that they have to go overboard.

[Mamyalynne]

I'm sure many willwear the Poppy,that scarf is a pretty way to show support too.

http://www.poppyshop.org.uk/all-products.html


There are lots of Poppy related items to raise both awareness and money.

[ludwig]

What's the problem AOG? You've often said muslims should make more effort to distance themselves from extremism and demonstrate loyalty to their country - isn't this one way of doing just that?

[ToraToraTora]

great idea, we don't see much of that head gear round here but I'll look out for it.

[Baldric]

I may be in a minority here, but I find using The Poppy as a fashion accessory offensive in the same way I find using our Union Flag as clothing, bed covers or even doormats to be offensive!

[ToraToraTora]

I take your point baldric but I think in this case it's not a fashion accessory, they'd be wearing it anyway, just a neat way of showing support.

[ummmm]

I think it looks nice.

[Peter Pedant]

yeah... and everyone must eat poppy-seed bread


and smoke opium ... well OK not the last one

[Mamyalynne]

Well the British Legion think it's OK - they do T Shirts,Jackets,Rugby Shirts and ties to name a few , all bearing the Poppy.

[andy-hughes]

I think it's a wonderful idea.

A popy can be easily missed.

The headscarf is a big bold statement, especially as it is associated with traditional Muslim dress - it acts as a mute defiance of reactionary bigots who burn poppies and similar.

So any Muslim woman who wears one will gain my respect for making a stand.

[New Judge]

She'd gain more respect from me if she only wore a headscarf when it was windy or raining.

[Mamyalynne]

Oh dear.

[sp1814]

Surely a poppy is enough?

Not for many.

Take the top rated response on the story:

"All well and good but more Muslims need to speak out and show a stand against these extremists. Starting with their local imams."

[TWR]

If they want a start to make amends, this is one way to start integration & try to heal some sort of rift, they have the chance here, will it be taken?

[jourdain2]

A poppy, and a donation, is enough to show one's opinion and sympathies, but attendance at the local war memorial would be even better and build plenty of bridges.

[DTCwordfan]

You could wear this, AOG, bet you would look great in it.

http://www.secretsiren.co.uk/ekmps/shops/foster63/images/1950-s-oriental-poppy-print-chiffon-party-dress-sold--[5]-518-p.jpg

[Mamyalynne]

Funny you should post the DT, when my late Father was Chairman of our local British Legion ,I accompanied him to a ball (some presentation thing) I wore a dress with Poppies on it.

[DTCwordfan]

There's a number of them if you google 'dress with poppies,' mamya. Bet you had many positive comments for wearing the dress that evening....

[Mamyalynne]

Yes I recall I did, fely very special in it.

[Bbbananas]

Well, I always wear a poppy and have purchased two from the Tower of London exhibition - but I think this is a good thought, well meant.