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Tristan McManus not wearing a poppy- why? |
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My late father fought in World War II. He liked to wear a poppy, but wouldn't chastise anyone for not doing so. But then, since he fought against dictatorial fascists, this is quite understandable.
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His choice . We still have freedom of expression , although it is wearing mighty thin these days , so can do as he pleases . The day we are forced to wear any emblem is the day I chuck it all in and emigrate .
I actually admire him for standing his ground and refusing to be bullied into conforming just to make himself popular on telly . |
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He wasn't the only dancer not wearing one tonight, why single him out specifically?
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What is all this nonsense. We don't live in a dictatorship.
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Have you never done history at school...WW1 thousands of Irish died fighting for Britain.
Ireland was part of Britain in 1914 -1918. On that basis would you like to continue to attempt to patronise me for a little longer? ![]() The poppy does not merely relate to WW1 - it is symbolic of the sacrifices made in all conflicts involving British forces personnel since then. There is no requirement for anyone to wear a poppy - least of all an Irishman. |
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Wearing a poppy is a choice, not an obligation. Not wearing a poppy does not necessarily equate to having no respect or compassion for those killed in war.
As someone who has rattled a tin & sold poppies for the British Legion in past years, I find the increasing pressure on people to wear one is quite awful. There are lots of ways people choose to remember/commemorate those who have died. There is no one right way. |
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No it doesn't. He is an Irishman - not British.
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No it shows lack of respect....for a few weeks each year it is not much to ask.
There are doubtless many people who wear a poppy as a gesture without giving much thought to the reasons behind it. There are doubtless also many people who have a great deal of awareness about the meaning behind the poppy and who are extremely (and privately) respectful, but who do not wear a poppy. To make a damning judgement about someone on the basis of a symbolic gesture, or lack thereof, is somewhat foolish. |
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Not only did I study history at school, I also studied it at University - as well as Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict.
On that basis would you like to continue to attempt to patronise me for a little longer? ![]() The poppy does not merely relate to WW1 - it is symbolic of the sacrifices made in all conflicts involving British forces personnel since then. There is no requirement for anyone to wear a poppy - least of all an Irishman. |
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Another who does not know there history....and do NOT dare me.
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Maybe if you had relations that have fought for your country you might give a a stuff...we would not be here today if it was not for them who laid there lives down for this country.
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Really all that education....I am surprised.
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Freedom of choice .
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Tristan comes from a different country where most people don't wear poppies.
In a free country like ours wearing a poppy is a matter of choice My father and grandfather fought in World War 2 and World War 1 and both suffered terribly, but I don't feel the need to wear a poppy all the time (I buy one) I'd never say that others should buy one though - who am I to tell people what to do? |
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My late father fought in World War II. He liked to wear a poppy, but wouldn't chastise anyone for not doing so. But then, since he fought against dictatorial fascists, this is quite understandable.
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Tristan not wearing a poppy threads. Two of them. Why?
I put that question to the .........errrrrrrrrr..........OP |
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We're not sure why this thread was created, not once, but twice. It's complete personal choice whether someone chooses to wear a poppy or not and it shouldn't fall on anyone to question it. As this is barely related to Strictly Come Dancing the thread is being closed.
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