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29-10-2017, 10:59 AM
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White poppy ?

I see some people now want to replace the red poppy with a white one for 'peace' as if the colour makes a difference.
What do you think?
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29-10-2017, 11:02 AM
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Re: White poppy ?

Originally Posted by Muddy ->
I see some people now want to replace the red poppy with a white one for 'peace' as if the colour makes a difference.
What do you think?

A white poppy is worn by those who profess pacifism and if they choose to do so - good for them!!!
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29-10-2017, 11:13 AM
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Re: White poppy ?

did white poppies grow on the fields of flanders?
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29-10-2017, 11:23 AM
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Re: White poppy ?

I think if we keep changing traditions, to fit in with some people's personal ideas, then we may as well abandon them completely.
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29-10-2017, 11:25 AM
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Re: White poppy ?

I saw about this the other day.
They were saying about a red one means bloodshed, and they should be celebrating peace instead - hence the white one.

There is talk of a purple one too. This explains:

All donations go to the charity Animal Aid, who say of their appeal: "During human conflicts, animals have been used as messengers, for detection, scouting and rescue, as beasts of burden and on the frontline. "Please wear a purple poppy and help us to raise awareness of these forgotten victims."
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29-10-2017, 11:37 AM
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Re: White poppy ?

Maybe I will wear all three colours, now that will certainly confuse people.

I agree with what Twink said 100%
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29-10-2017, 11:42 AM
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Re: White poppy ?

Originally Posted by Adanac ->
Maybe I will wear all three colours, now that will certainly confuse people.

I agree with what Twink said 100%


Me too.
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29-10-2017, 11:44 AM
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Re: White poppy ?

Hi

I will be wearing a red one.
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29-10-2017, 11:48 AM
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Re: White poppy ?

Originally Posted by Mups ->
I saw about this the other day.
They were saying about a red one means bloodshed, and they should be celebrating peace instead - hence the white one.

There is talk of a purple one too. This explains:

All donations go to the charity Animal Aid, who say of their appeal: "During human conflicts, animals have been used as messengers, for detection, scouting and rescue, as beasts of burden and on the frontline. "Please wear a purple poppy and help us to raise awareness of these forgotten victims."
Aren't they just using the purple poppy as emotional blackmail to get more money for the animals though. I am all in favour of helping animals who suffer, but not when they are using an idea, that helped injured soldiers who fought in wars.
As a protest, I would choose to give money to another animal charity that I trust rather than one who is, in effect, stealing money from the soldiers poppy appeal.
I would always help animal charities, but not one who is trying to steal another charity's thunder!
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29-10-2017, 12:30 PM
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https://www.britisharmedforcesthebes...orning-Britain

The reason why, which might explain the lefty reason for a white poppy, watch the video
 
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