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poliphiloI used to wear badges proclaiming my tribal loyalties but I don't anymore because I've come to think them divisive- and that our opinions are- anyway- the least durable and least interesting things about us. I have views on most things under the sun but I'm not going to thrust them at you unless- as here- we can be assured of having a respectful, friendly and non-dogmatic conversation about them.
So I don't wear poppies- either red or white- on Remembrance Sunday. I suppose this is also a statement of opinion- but at least it's not tribal- and one can only do the best one can.
The Friend magazine- which I don't read but a Friend does- recently published an article that the aforementioned Friend brought to the Meeting's attention. It proposes that White Poppy day (for peace) should be separated from Red Poppy Day (for remembrance) and moved to a date in April that has already been designated as Conscientious Objectors Day. I think this is an excellent idea. Lets avoid anything that might cause confrontation. I can't see it being taken up but never mind.
I should perhaps add, as a footnote, that there's one badge I shall continue to sport come hail or shine. It's pinned to one of my scarfs and has SUSSEX printed in gold on a blue ground (the county colours). If people from Kent or Surrey or Hampshire object to it I shall biff them on the nose.
So I don't wear poppies- either red or white- on Remembrance Sunday. I suppose this is also a statement of opinion- but at least it's not tribal- and one can only do the best one can.
The Friend magazine- which I don't read but a Friend does- recently published an article that the aforementioned Friend brought to the Meeting's attention. It proposes that White Poppy day (for peace) should be separated from Red Poppy Day (for remembrance) and moved to a date in April that has already been designated as Conscientious Objectors Day. I think this is an excellent idea. Lets avoid anything that might cause confrontation. I can't see it being taken up but never mind.
I should perhaps add, as a footnote, that there's one badge I shall continue to sport come hail or shine. It's pinned to one of my scarfs and has SUSSEX printed in gold on a blue ground (the county colours). If people from Kent or Surrey or Hampshire object to it I shall biff them on the nose.
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Date: 2022-12-13 07:32 pm (UTC)I haven't worn a poppy for years and years.
My grandfather was born in Kent (Erith to be exact) but transferred his aliegance to Sussex when he retired to the Brighton area.