Poppy mis-use.

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Poppy mis-use.

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I have to say i do agree with much said here, the commercialisation of the poppy in the last few years leaves an unpleasant taste to me.


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There are so many poppy bullies on social media. It's getting to the point where people are losing the meaning of remembrance.

I've noticed this year there's been a lot of abuse towards the white poppy. Sadly by people who don't know what it represents.
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I'll bite.....what does a white poppy represent??
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Next November 11th will be a Hundred years since Armistice, and the ending of the "war to end all wars"...
How much our world has learned & changed.
& yet..
How little our world has learned or changed...

Maybe the Centenary would be a good time to consider how that original concept can be changed to better inform & remind.? -Because I'm afraid I wholly agree with Duke's sentiment in his OP.
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http://www.ppu.org.uk/whitepoppy/01white_faq.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It's got a few meanings. Mostly it's a symbol of peace. It also remembers those affected by war who aren't service personnel.

A wreath of white poppies is laid at the Cenotaph to remember the Merchant Navy
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Thank you!

I seem to remember asking the same question last year too......
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I know this is a serious subject, but the thread title made me think thats a great porn name. Sorry :D
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