If people want to sell them.Should poppies be on sale
If people want to buy/wear them.and worn in Ireland in memory of ex-servicemen and women who lost their lives in armed conflict?
With at least one high profile exception.I think it is a lovely and fitting reminder of the human sacrifice to see people (mostly on UK TV channels) wearing the poppy.
That's usually where they're worn as far as I know.A gentleman over from the UK today visiting our office is wearing one on his lapel
Only now? Did you never see them before this?and it struck me how nice an idea it is. Subtle, yet so symbolic.
I presumed that you meant specifically those Irish people who had fought/died in the UK armed forces - and this is already done as far as I know (i.e. the Royal British Legion has some sort of presence in Ireland and sells/distributes poppies for this purpose). However you seem to be suggesting that maybe the Remembrance Day poppy could become a more general commemorative emblem for members of the Irish armed forces? I can't see this happening to be honest.Should poppies be on sale and worn in Ireland in memory of ex-servicemen and women who lost their lives in armed conflict?
I presumed that you meant specifically those Irish people who had fought/died in the UK armed forces - and this is already done as far as I know (i.e. the Royal British Legion has some sort of presence in Ireland and sells/distributes poppies for this purpose). However you seem to be suggesting that maybe the Remembrance Day poppy could become a more general commemorative emblem for members of the Irish armed forces? I can't see this happening to be honest.
Just to clarify - I don't really care what emblems people choose to wear, including this one, but cannot see it being adopted on a more general basis in this country for lots of reasons
As I said - I personally don't care what emblems people choose to wear.How about a swastika? or a 'tax is theft' pin?
Such emblems can encourage patriotism.
I always thought that is was in rememberance of those who died in all conflicts that the British were involved in.
So in essence you would be page homage to the Black and Tans, the Parachute regiment etc.
Not something I would particularly care to do if I am being really honest.
conflicts that the British were involved in.
Are you sure it started in the USA? I thought it was first observed by King George V of the United Kingdom on 7th November, 1919. I'm open to correction though.Incorrect.
The wearing of the poppy is most closely associated with the British and British conflicts but it is an international emblem and refers to all nationalities/conflicts.
The tradition actually started in the USA.
I thought it was first observed by King George V of the United Kingdom on 7th November, 1919.
Are you sure it started in the USA? I thought it was first observed by King George V of the United Kingdom on 7th November, 1919. I'm open to correction though.
Slamdunkin is correct; it also commemorates British troops that died in Ireland. That makes it very contentious.
That said I think it is shameful that we don't do something to remember the Irish men who dies in both wars.
When we start to properly commemorate those who actually tried to free this country from British imperialism (sounds OTT sound its the only term I could think of!) then I am sure we could think about a way to commemorate Irishmen who needed a job or fooled into believing that if they did this then All-Ireland would autonomy - I include members of my own family in that.
I'll step down off my soapbox now and get back ot the subject in hand. I think what Caveat meant was it is used in Canada - dont think its the US - its mostly worned in Commonwealth countries. Full details here - interestingly I note that its states "Because the poppy honours soldiers in the British Army, in Northern Ireland it is worn primarily by members of the Unionist community" that kind of the point I was making in my first post.
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