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Originally Posted by Baron von Kriterium
The poppy is the Legion's copyrighted symbol of Remembrance and, in my opinion, has become increasingly more a symbol of the Legion and not remembering the fallen. While the poppy is still portrayed as a symbol of Remembrance, the Legion is quick to ensure any funds raised with the use of the poppy goes to them (see Wounded Warriors). Because of this, and a host of other issues, you would be hard-pressed to find any currently serving military personnel who view the Legion in a positive light. However, the same military personnel are quick to get the torches and pitchforks out and lose their minds over Whole Foods.
Many people have their own views of Remembrance. Many (like me) like to keep those views personal. Some may wish not to wear a poppy. If you wear a poppy, great. If you don't, that's fine, too. I wear the poppy on my uniform because I have to, but I usually don't wear it with civ clothing. Why? Well, that's personal and I'm really not interested in getting in some internet argument over it.
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First, thank you for your service.
Huh. Now you got me thinking. If currently serving people don't like it, does that make it bad to wear it? Not asking for your why but am curious if you look down on civilians who wear it in a genuine attempt to show respect, minimal as the gesture may be. I realize there are a lot of other and more meaningful things people can do but realistically are unlikely to actually do. Does wearing a poppy make it worse?