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Do You Think James Mcclean Has A Point In Not Wearing A Poppy?
I think for him, given his background, it makes sense - and I have a degree of sympathy for him, because at this time of year the 'poppy fascists' come out in force.
I always buy a few each year (one for each suit I wear to work), but I understand that others may view poppies as a symbol of support of our military - where in fact, it's supposed to honour all those that have died in conflict (including civilians).
What are your thoughts?
I always buy a few each year (one for each suit I wear to work), but I understand that others may view poppies as a symbol of support of our military - where in fact, it's supposed to honour all those that have died in conflict (including civilians).
What are your thoughts?
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It is ironic that the "poppy fascists" adopt the very stance that those the poppy commemorates fought so hard to overcome.
15:17 Sat 31st Oct 2015
As I said, in some organisations, poppy wearing while at work is a corporate thing, I guess that might be the case at the Beeb.....actually given that the Beeb is in part publicly funded and is to an extent the public face of British media, I think its fair enough that they should have a corporate line on it.
vetuste_ennemi
Let me explain - the reason I gave that 'Best Answer' is because we have fought wars to ensure our freedom. Think about the enemies Britain has been to war with - all of whom threatened our freedom and way of life.
And freedom to choose whether or not to wear a poppy is important.
James Maclean has received death threat for taking this stance.
That to me, has the definite smell of fascism to me.
Let me explain - the reason I gave that 'Best Answer' is because we have fought wars to ensure our freedom. Think about the enemies Britain has been to war with - all of whom threatened our freedom and way of life.
And freedom to choose whether or not to wear a poppy is important.
James Maclean has received death threat for taking this stance.
That to me, has the definite smell of fascism to me.
James McClean should realise that had it not been for the British Army fighting fascism in Europe, the residents of Derry/Londonderry and every other city in the UK would be labouring under Hitler's yoke. McClean and his fellow countrymen would be suffering a very different lifestyle from the one they now enjoy. A little gratitude would not go amiss.
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Considering how many millions of pounds are raised if divided among the injured and widows of those fallen in modern warfare, which is tiny compared with those of WWs I and II, it would give them a tidy sum I imagine.
My Grandfather was wounded in the trenches of Flanders and had a leg amputated at 19 years of age, he worked for the rest of his life but received no money whatsoever from this charity, he did get a miniscule amount from something called BLESMA - the British Limbless Ex Serviceman's Assoc. though. When he died Grandma got nothing. My father served in the RAF throughout WWII, - 5 years +, fortunately wasn't seriously injured, worked the rest of his life and also when he died, my widowed mother got nothing from this charity.
So where did it all go, and where is it now going?
My Grandfather was wounded in the trenches of Flanders and had a leg amputated at 19 years of age, he worked for the rest of his life but received no money whatsoever from this charity, he did get a miniscule amount from something called BLESMA - the British Limbless Ex Serviceman's Assoc. though. When he died Grandma got nothing. My father served in the RAF throughout WWII, - 5 years +, fortunately wasn't seriously injured, worked the rest of his life and also when he died, my widowed mother got nothing from this charity.
So where did it all go, and where is it now going?
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I forgot to point out that the "miniscule amount from something called BLESMA -" my grandfather received, was unbelievably, to pay for the cost of his artificial leg !! on which he managed to get to work for the next 40 odd years without complaint.
When I see some of the types not working and claiming invalidity benefits today for "bad backs" etc. I want to scream, but it would do no good.
When I see some of the types not working and claiming invalidity benefits today for "bad backs" etc. I want to scream, but it would do no good.
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