TV presenters wearing poppies.

I noticed while watchin EE that it seemed to be the upper-class baddies who were wearing poppy badges!

This whole topic is so difficult. I am disturbed by the support and sponsorship of the British Legion by arms manufacturers.

In no way am I not respectful of those who have died or been injured; and the families left behind who continue to suffer.

In recent years the political decisions that have sent people to war have been very dubious indeed; and deep down I feel that these lives were lost or ruined in unethical causes that are hard to justify.

Making contributions to charity is always fraught with hazard as we cannot ever know exactly how that money is spent. It would be good to be able to support the injured without having to buy a poppy via the British Legion.

All so sad.

Luckygirl and anyone else who has concerns about giving funds to the RBL, there are many other charities supporting current and ex-military personnel and their families:
Scotty's Little Soldiers provides wonderful support for children who have lost a parent in conflicts
SSAFA provides a welfare service
Combat Stress works will ex-military personnel suffering from mental health issues
Help For Heroes provides support for those who have been injured or ill

Thanks ga - just what I needed. Brilliant.

Jallima118, he never said whether or not he had, I suspect he was being a little bit pompous, as he didn't ask in an informative way, more in a derogatory manner, however he did have a point as I did not know& perhaps volunteers such as myself should have asked or be made aware of the facts. Nevertheless people were happy to contribute & wear a poppy,regardless of where or who makes them.

Sorry meant Jalima 1108

you can donate direct to homes for veterans such as Erskine in my neck of the woods they have homes in other areas too.They have veterans of all ages from WW11 up to recent conflicts and do a fantastic job .I'd rather give them my money than the anonymus Earl Haig fund who I know from family dealing with them after WW11 were not inclined to help some who came home disabled ,in fact my uncle likened it to begging the way he was treated when he needed help .

I remember speaking to an elderly man once who told me he wore a poppy, not because he supported wars or the conflicts since but because he supported the men and women who served. That said it all for me.