Poppies

[konsta]

There are many different poppies now worn for Remembrance, and new controversies emerging regarding some of them. What poppy do you choose to wear, if any, and why?


Last year I wore both the red and white poppies, however I’ve decided to go for the white poppy this year. I want to remember the (possibly, but sadly necessary) sacrifices made in wars such as WW1 and 2, however in today’s society and climate, I believe that killing is extremely unnecessary and dangerous to the stability of the world. I also feel as if there has been too much pressure forced upon people to wear the red poppy, and that it could possibly be a device used to rally support for the armed forces nowadays. 

Please keep it respectful, even if someone has a different opinion to you

Si vis pacem, para bellum - If you want peace, prepare for war

I've known war and conflict for as long as I can remember Conn, and unfortunately killing is sometimes extremely necessary to bring stability to communities, districts and an entire nation. The UK is no exception, a raid on a compound in Pakistan by British forces can prevent a catastrophe in London and lead to a discovery of invaluable intel that can save lives.

You don't have to wear a poppy Conn, but I strongly suggest for everyone else to wear a poppy, a fallen soldier who moved the dominos may have saved your or a loved one's life. It's such a small deed that gives incomprehensible significance to someone who may have had a good friend or a relative who fell, and of course respect to the fallen men and women of the armed forces and civilian victims of terrorism.