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Only for them scots as did die though.

2007-11-09 23:03:53 · 39 answers · asked by bottle babe 4 in Politics & Government Military

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At least £1 otherwise it is almost rude.

2007-11-09 23:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4 1

thing550 you are correct in saying you don't need a poppy to remember. However, to wear one not only shows that you have the thoughts of those that have died in your mind but also serves to remind the next generation that it is acceptable to wear one.

To answer the original question, it matters not how much you pay for your poppy (although £1 is probably acceptable) but that you wear it in full view and with pride.

A countless number of soldiers have died since WW1, 16,000 + since the end of WW2 including a Royal Engineer yesterday. These service personal are male and female, come from a mulititude of back grounds and are of many ethnic origins.

For those of you who have no respect, read your history, stop being some damned ignorant and thank these people for dieing so that you can atleast speak your moronic words.

2007-11-10 00:52:29 · answer #2 · answered by hottotrot 2 · 3 0

Have bought two... £2 and £1 ... Some people only put in coppers.. OK if that is all they can afford, but others are mean.
To American contributors above.... Emblems of poppy flowers are made and sold by The Royal British Legion. to help finance aid to ex servicemen and their families if they fall on hard times. The Remembrance day is the 11th November and poppies are sold in the two or three weeks preceding this date.. Most people in the UK , especially the older ones , contribute to the fund by purchasing a poppy,, Most of the poppies are sold by ex servicemen and women, The spend hours in shopping malls and supermarkets, Set up a table ot just hang a tray from their necks.. This is all voluntary, no one is paid so all the contributions go into the fund,, Many other flag days, as we call them, are held in aid of various charities throughout the year, Volunteers sell lapel badges or similar in return for contributions. They are in the streets or stores .. Do you not have similar charity collection days in the USA

2007-11-09 23:10:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 7 1

I gave £5 for two poppies.

I have a son who is in the forces and I feel it is important to help the injured and needy in any way I can - it may be my son who needs help one day.

I also paid £5 for a car sticker and a car poppy, so £10 total this year. Not a lot, but every little helps.

2007-11-10 09:29:24 · answer #4 · answered by ELLE T 3 · 1 0

I'm not going to tell you how much I paid for my poppy. I have OF COURSE bought one (always have and always will) and have also contributed to the Earl Haig Fund in another way . Instead I'd just like to submit a few contributions to the general debate regarding poppies, Remembrance Day, etc.:

The wearing of the poppy shows that we care - and it's right to do so willingly and with pride. It's right to care about the freedom that was bought for us and future generations and to cherish it - but even more right to care about the cost of that freedom.

It should concern us all that the young men and women who have returned with broken bodies and minds from some god-forsaken corner of the world, having fought there on our behalf at the behest of politicians and sometimes under the most questionable of pretexts, have served as heroically as their fallen comrades and deserve the very best of care and support for the rest of their lives. The Earl Haig Fund goes some way towards meeting the cost of this care, but has its limits.
Is the government (the politicians who sent them there in the first place) adequately meeting the moral reponsibility it has as our representatives towards our ex-servicemen? I say not - and historically never has.

2007-11-09 23:46:34 · answer #5 · answered by RominRhodes 1 · 6 0

I am so dismayed by the responses to this question. I would bet the "What's a poppy" and joke responses are American. If that be true I am ashamed of my countrymen. I donated $5.00 for mine even though I am a retired vet on a limited income. I am very proud of you Brits. Well done, you know how to honor yours.

2007-11-10 17:24:37 · answer #6 · answered by Tin Can Sailor 7 · 1 0

There aren't any groups selling poppies over here in Iraq. What a surprise!

To those who are unfamiliar with the poppy program and its Veteran's Day significance.....what a pity.

2007-11-10 00:16:38 · answer #7 · answered by iraq51 7 · 3 0

I DONATED £5 i don't look at it as paying for a poppy, it 's not the price it's the principle behind the poppy

2007-11-09 23:19:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5 0

I'm ashamed to have read some of the answers that have already been given.... the lack of respect is disgusting!!

How much did I pay for my poppy.... I didn't count it as it went in the tin each time I gave this year but it's less than my family gave...
My Great-Grandad served in WW1, my Grandad served in WW2, my 4 Great-Uncles served in WW2 and one of them's buried in France.

2007-11-10 11:21:47 · answer #9 · answered by Larabeth 3 · 1 0

I paid £5 for mine although a £1 is usually suffucient but it is for a good cause.I have had mates killed and i was disabled.
I put my family through hell because i thought i was worthless.
The Royal British Legion stepped in and helped me put my life back together.I thank everybody who donates to this worthy cause and it is very much appreciated.
The majority of soldiers do not like admitting nor asking for help as was my case.I would like to thank the Legion for their ongoing help and again a big thank you to all who no matter how much.

2007-11-11 04:35:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

I wear mine to remember ALL soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice irrespective of race. I put £1 in the tin at the time I bought it, but I drop any pocket change smaller than 50p in the tin when I pass the collectors after that

2007-11-10 22:07:08 · answer #11 · answered by vdv_desantnik 6 · 1 0

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