Remembrance Day

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

How many of you will be buying and wearing a Poppy for the upcoming Remembrance Day?

If not why not?

And on a slightly off topic note : What would the outcome be if WW1 or WW2 happened now? How would the current generation of young men cope with what our ancestors went through? Would we have won the wars?

Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

yes I will,

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Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

I will be, and I will be at church on Sunday morning with my Guide Unit.

I think it's important for them to understand and remember, it's easy for my our generation and those older because we had close family either fighting in or affected by the Second World War, but for them it doesn't have the same personal connection.
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Resurrection · Ballast Boy Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Karma :

First bought the poppy 2 weeks ago when i was in chester, Have done every year!

Bit off topic but the guy in the shop said not many places will sell them because they have had people nicking boxes of em! How disgusting

Back on topic no i dont think we would win because were a nation of overindulged pampered cowardly bastards who as a whole dont know were born!

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byke95 · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Karma :

I've always bought a poppy (well, when I've been in the country), but I haven't always worn it.

If WW1 and WW2 happened now? I'd guess that a lot more people would die.

Would people cope? Yes, it's a process of thought. When the (political) environment changes your attitudes change also; but I'd also guess that there'd be many more 'conscientious objectors' than in the past with more support for them (no white feathers anymore).

Would we have won? The outcomes of most wars can be seen as a 'luck'; so many outside events (like the weather) shaped the outcome of past wars. Such variables are more controlled these days.

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LustyLew · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

I've had this discussion with my St John Ambulance division/leader. He has to attend as expected of officers and some of the more senior members think that everyone should attend.

I am more than happy to attend a remembrance 'service' at my local war memorial, and I will buy my poppy every year.

However, I strongly disagree that it should be held in a church with references to god all the time.

God didnt fight a war, men and women did and still do. Regardless of race or religion they give their lives for others.
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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

I always put a £1+ in the poppy pot every year and wear mine.

Joe do you mean would we win WWII if we were still using 1940's technology or with today's technology?
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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

No way, the youth of today are so effing cocky they reckon they would be able to walk over the world and intimidate enemies like they intimidate old ladies outside shops.

Like one of my History lecturers said to me. England hasn't been invaded or beaten since 1066, so we see the world with rose tinted lenses and long live the British Empire. Still think many British people are very cocky. As much as I love my country and feel gifted to live here. I don't think we could win a war now.

However, I only say this with no knowledge of what 1930's teenage society was like, they could have been just as bad!

I also think due to the growing unpopularity of the monarchy many UK citizens aren't willing to die for Queen and Country. Although I would.
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Katie · Spanner Monkey Joined: 17 Apr 2005 Karma :

I have my poppy on my coat, always do. Very Happy

It's my Mum's Birthday on the 11th aswell, she nearly got named Poppy. Laughing

If the war was still going on, probably very few of us would actually be here!
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FreshAL · Sir Crashalot Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Karma :

I will buy and wear a poppy.

It's important to remember WW1 & 2 but we should remember British servicemen & women have fought since, are still dying

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ken · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Oct 2006 Karma :

I will wear my poppy along with my young son (no not going to wear my son Rolling Eyes

), and I shall also attend the local service, for more than one remembrance

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Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

I put a couple of quid in the pot when they were collecting at Somerfields the other day but my hands were a bit full so I didn't worry with the poppy.

craigie b · Citizen Smith Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Karma :

I've bought 3 so far cos I keep losing them. I think everyone should were one simply to remind us of our history and the sacrifice that was given by people just like ourselves so we could have the libery to do as we please......its just a shame Tony B'lair is fucking it up now.

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craigie b · Citizen Smith Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Karma :

I was at elvington air museum just outside york.....they have kept the WW" airbase as it was. One sign that hammered home the rationing was the notice on the toilet door stating 'only one sheet of toilet paper, per person, per day'!

If you get a chance to visit, do it. I spoke to one gentleman who'd flown 58 missions, thirty of which were on bombings runs into germany. He used to be a gunner,aka memphis belle style. Listening to his tales of bravery, endurance, stamina and resilience made me feel ashamed of how much we complain about so little.

Old men of his calibre really put life into perspective.

Willow · Nova Slayer Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Karma :

I have my poppy, and buy one every year... just think that it is important to remember what happened, even if it was a long time ago. Its important that the next generation learns that it was a terriable thing to happen and if poppy's help, then thats good.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I don't need a poppy to remember.

I also remember the fact that many lives were needlessly wasted as people in a safe place sent then to run into machine gun fire, or shot for cowardice if they didn't.

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

As do many charities. I do make some donations to charities and I choose these based on my own feelings regards to them, rather than current fashion.

I definitely do not make donations to charities because I am 'bullied' to or similar - sadly there are many, many worthwhile causes out there.