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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.
16:17 Sat 31st Oct 2015
Hypocrite, IMHO.
As pointed out by the MP in one of the other links in the link:
"He should reconsider who his paymasters are or move elsewhere so there isn't a problem," Mr Campbell told the Belfast Telegraph
"He needs to keep his head down and play football, but what he shouldn't do while earning money from the UK is set himself up as a controversial pseudo-political figure, which is what he's doing."
Seems fair. If he feels the need to turn his back whilst the national anthem is being played he ought to reconsider where he plays his football and for whom.
As pointed out by the MP in one of the other links in the link:
"He should reconsider who his paymasters are or move elsewhere so there isn't a problem," Mr Campbell told the Belfast Telegraph
"He needs to keep his head down and play football, but what he shouldn't do while earning money from the UK is set himself up as a controversial pseudo-political figure, which is what he's doing."
Seems fair. If he feels the need to turn his back whilst the national anthem is being played he ought to reconsider where he plays his football and for whom.
I would imagine his employers knew all about him when they offered him a job.
He is doing what he is paid for, and I doubt very much if there was anything in his contract about poppies or anthems, when he signed.
It is up to each individual if they wear a Remembrance poppy or not.
There will be many thousands of people not wearing poppies on Remembrance Sunday.
I would not be surprised if the poppy wearers were in the minority, in fact.
He is doing what he is paid for, and I doubt very much if there was anything in his contract about poppies or anthems, when he signed.
It is up to each individual if they wear a Remembrance poppy or not.
There will be many thousands of people not wearing poppies on Remembrance Sunday.
I would not be surprised if the poppy wearers were in the minority, in fact.
'Poppy Facists' what are you talking about? Are you nuts - you wear a Poppy in respect for all the people who have died, been injured or suffered in some other way in order that you can have the freedom to insult them and their memory.
James Maclean is a stupid, thoughtless Footballer being paid generously by a British club and enjoys the Freedom to act like a prat!
James Maclean is a stupid, thoughtless Footballer being paid generously by a British club and enjoys the Freedom to act like a prat!
Was Graham Norton being a 'Fascist' when all his guests wore a World's Aid Day ribbon?
The BBC apparently thought so.
http:// www.bbc .co.uk/ news/en tertain ment-ar ts-2531 7116
The BBC apparently thought so.
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I don't wear a poppy. This is because I choose to give my money to other charities. I do not disrespect the fallen soldiers. I will observe the minute's silence wherever I am and think about the sacrifices that were made for my freedom.
I agree with sp about people's choices. I don't see why everyone should have to wear a poppy if they appear on TV or work in a certain business.
I agree with sp about people's choices. I don't see why everyone should have to wear a poppy if they appear on TV or work in a certain business.
Likewise...I've never worn a poppy in my life but I do buy them and always put a few quid in the box of a poppy seller.
My granddad ran away and joined the British army aged 15. His older sister phoned (whoever) informing them of his age and he was sent home (to Ireland) he re-joined aged 16. He was blown off his motorbike after hitting a landmine aged 18. As soon as he was considered fit he was returned to training which played havoc with his injuries and was eventually discharged.
He lived the rest of his life in immense pain but was paid an injured soldiers pension til the day he died.
I knew about the accident but only found out more details about it at his funeral.
My granddad ran away and joined the British army aged 15. His older sister phoned (whoever) informing them of his age and he was sent home (to Ireland) he re-joined aged 16. He was blown off his motorbike after hitting a landmine aged 18. As soon as he was considered fit he was returned to training which played havoc with his injuries and was eventually discharged.
He lived the rest of his life in immense pain but was paid an injured soldiers pension til the day he died.
I knew about the accident but only found out more details about it at his funeral.
too many people as usual missing the point and....
Its to remember the fallen...and its to raise and keep awareness in the public eye in order to raise money for the charities that luckily still do something for those that gave their lives for this country....and unfortunately thats given a place for an awful lot of ungrateful filth we have in this country to live amongst us and hate everything about us, not adopt our culture , do nothing whatsoever to fit in in any way or form.... the total opposite....
would the fallen have done the same knowing this was the outcome ?
dont see so many complaints when people are expected to wear a pink ribbon for homosexuals !!
Its to remember the fallen...and its to raise and keep awareness in the public eye in order to raise money for the charities that luckily still do something for those that gave their lives for this country....and unfortunately thats given a place for an awful lot of ungrateful filth we have in this country to live amongst us and hate everything about us, not adopt our culture , do nothing whatsoever to fit in in any way or form.... the total opposite....
would the fallen have done the same knowing this was the outcome ?
dont see so many complaints when people are expected to wear a pink ribbon for homosexuals !!
Have a walk along your local High Street on Remembrance Sunday or Armistice Day and see how many people are wearing poppies.
I would suggest that most won't be wearing one.
That is their choice.
Coercing people to wear a poppy is wrong.
McClean and anyone else who chooses not to wear one, are perfectly entitled not to.
I would suggest that most won't be wearing one.
That is their choice.
Coercing people to wear a poppy is wrong.
McClean and anyone else who chooses not to wear one, are perfectly entitled not to.
Pete I'd strongly disagree, it very much depends where you live. Here in the 'Shires' nearly everyone is wearing a poppy in the street and at work.
As for the OP I completely agree with what Chillidoubt said up there. He has every right to not wear a poppy but shouldn't use his privileged position in an English league team to mouth off about it, we had exactly the same thing about the National Anthem singing.
As for the OP I completely agree with what Chillidoubt said up there. He has every right to not wear a poppy but shouldn't use his privileged position in an English league team to mouth off about it, we had exactly the same thing about the National Anthem singing.
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