[ritchiebaby]

For my own part, I wear a red poppy on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. Sadly in my opinion, at my local war memorial the minister took it upon herself to pray for the people seeking peace and reconciliation and a more just world. Fine sentiments indeed, but it is not what Remembrance Sunday is about. It is about remembering the dead from all nations who have died in the service of their nations, whether we agree with them or not.

Another thing that saddens me is the practice of wearing poppies weeks before the event. For me, it dilutes the effect on the day - a bit like Red Nose Day or Christmas going on for two months.