posted on Oct, 22 2015 @ 03:45 AM
It's not only remembering those who die, but the whole futility of wars. We also won the freedom to wear what we damn well choose. White poppy red poppy no one should be forced or feel compelled to wear either or anything, that's the freedom we were fighting for. Not a freedom restricted by certain ideologies
posted on Oct, 22 2015 @ 05:36 AM
I always wear a red poppy. A white poppy is aspirational and a political message that "killing never solves anything", whereas a red poppy recognises the realities of what has happened.
posted on Oct, 22 2015 @ 06:08 AM
It may be a bit strong, but my feelings on the matter are strong. The red poppy represents life, not blood, and therefore the is no need for a white poppy at all. The white poppy is not being respectful, it's is just different for the sake of it, a self centred "look at me!" gesture. And one that lines pockets rather than supporting those who gave, or risked, everything for us.
It is my belief that support for white poppies, while coming from the best of intentions, is borne out of ignorance of what the red poppy actually stands for. That's the only reason I replied to your particular post Andy.
edit on 22-10-2015 by waynos because: (no reason given)
posted on Oct, 22 2015 @ 03:45 AM
It's not only remembering those who die, but the whole futility of wars. We also won the freedom to wear what we damn well choose. White poppy red poppy no one should be forced or feel compelled to wear either or anything, that's the freedom we were fighting for. Not a freedom restricted by certain ideologies
posted on Oct, 22 2015 @ 05:36 AM
I always wear a red poppy. A white poppy is aspirational and a political message that "killing never solves anything", whereas a red poppy recognises the realities of what has happened.
posted on Oct, 22 2015 @ 06:08 AM
It may be a bit strong, but m
y feelings on the matter are strong. The red poppy represents life, not blood, and therefore the is no need for a white poppy at all. The white poppy is not being respectful, it's is just different for the sake of it, a self centred "look at me!" gesture. And one that lines pockets rather than supporting those who gave, or risked, everything for us.
It is my belief that support for white poppies, while coming from the best of intentions, is borne out of ignorance of what the red poppy actually stands for. That's the only reason I replied to your particular post Andy.
edit on 22-10-2015 by waynos because: (no reason given)