12-11-2017, 01:47
(11-11-2017, 22:09)hibeejim21 Wrote: wattie,
As soon as the poppy became a symbol of the current armed forces as well as remembrance for those that died in the wars it was always going to become politicised. I agree they should wear the poppy on their shirts but i understand why they don't. I notice they make a 10k donation every year to the poppy charity and ultimately thats the most important thing at the end of the day.
I think they will lose a game eventually,probably around the european ties. Its nearly happened already with st johnstone and hibs.
The problem these days is that everything gets politicized. I have no problem wearing a poppy to remember every military person who has served and paid the ultimate price no matter what the conflict was. The way we politicize wars based on their validity or based on the politicians that made the decisions to go to war or get involved in conflict is not the fault of those armed forces that fought and died, I wear the poppy for them, not the politicians!!!