Sergio Aguero Shows Respect-Take Note James Mclean

[Mowgli37]

An Argentine choosing to wear a poppy to commemorate soldiers who have died in battle, despite the fact his own country have been at war with us in the past. A man that understands the cultural significance of the symbol in the country of which he is living in.

Its not celebrating war, its about paying respects to people who have died fighting, a lot of whom will have been forced to sign up.

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I see the Man City employee in the background isn't wearing one, hang the *******

 

[Hampster Gull]

True peace would be a man in the public eye being allowed to make a decision of conscience without being subjected to....comment. (I would include this thread in that sentiment.)

So "true peace" means we all have to agree with each other.

 

[Doc Lynam]

An Argentine choosing to wear a poppy to commemorate soldiers who have died in battle, despite the fact his own country have been at war with us in the past. A man that understands the cultural significance of the symbol in the country of which he is living in.

Its not celebrating war, its about paying respects to people who have died fighting, a lot of whom will have been forced to sign up.

Interesting thread title, you do know British, Irish history right?

 

[alfredmizen]

Interesting thread title, you do know British, Irish history right?

Yes I do, very well, so you can dispense with the patronising tone.

 

[Soulman]

Surely, if the wearing of a poppy is meant to be a sign of respect and remembrance, then if somebody was to wear one under protest, because he'd been forced to, then it rather defeats the object of the exercise in the first place. It would be a meaningless, empty gesture.

Personally, I choose to wear one, thereby also donating money to the RBL as well as commemorating those lost in wars. But equally, I confess I do find it slightly uncomfortable when others are made to feel as though they're obliged to. One can still demonstrate respect without wearing a poppy. Or, frankly, just maintain a dignified silence on the matter.

I have not met anybody that has made others feel uncomfortable and made to feel as though they're obliged to wear the poppy, seems more people that don't wear it are getting upset.
I wear one because i want to, up to others if they don't.

 

[Bold Seagull]

I have not met anybody that has made others feel uncomfortable and made to feel as though they're obliged to wear the poppy, seems more people that don't wear it are getting upset.
I wear one because i want to, up to others if they don't.

Yet you're commenting on a thread that has attempted to!?

 

[BadFish]

I have not met anybody that has made others feel uncomfortable and made to feel as though they're obliged to wear the poppy, seems more people that don't wear it are getting upset.
I wear one because i want to, up to others if they don't.

Can't see the wood for the trees?

Keep an eye out there are usually a few threads on here at this time of year.

 

[Soulman]

Can't see the wood for the trees?

Keep an eye out there are usually a few threads on here at this time of year.

Well best you get in first then with the "upset of the upcoming threads against people that don't wear the poppy".
Lets face it there are many on here that seem to have a loathing of any mention of anything from our past, our traditions, our history...... many just sneer at our history.
As i said, i shall wear the poppy, i shall also celebrate or take note of other events if i feel like it, others can do what they like.

 

[Superphil]

Interesting thread title, you do know British, Irish history right?

Did any Irish fight in WWI & WWII? Whose side were they on?

Oh, and this organisation makes interesting points, and it seems wouldn't criticise you if you didn't wear a poppy http://veteransforpeace.org.uk

 

[alfredmizen]

Perhaps its also time to bring this up again

 

[Diego Napier]

An Argentine choosing to wear a poppy to commemorate soldiers who have died in battle, despite the fact his own country have been at war with us in the past. A man that understands the cultural significance of the symbol in the country of which he is living in.

Its not celebrating war, its about paying respects to people who have died fighting, a lot of whom will have been forced to sign up.

And do you think that an Englishman living in Eire should understand the cultural significance of the Easter Rising and commemorate it by wearing the tricolour or should an Englishman in Argentina display the Las Malvinas son Argentinas flag to commemorate their war dead?

 

[Soulman]

Seems there are more people on this thread getting upset with those that choose to wear the poppy. Get over it.

 

[alfredmizen]

And do you think that an Englishman living in Eire should understand the cultural significance of the Easter Rising and commemorate it by wearing the tricolour or should an Englishman in Argentina display the Las Malvinas son Argentinas flag to commemorate their war dead?

If i was playing for an irish football team i'd have no problem commemorating the easter rising , or the argentinian dead from the falklands war were i playing in argentina.

 

[Soulman]

If i was playing for an irish football team i'd have no problem commemorating the easter rising , or the argentinian dead from the falklands war were i playing in argentina.

Oh dear, that is not the answer many are looking for from you...... don't you know that it is alright for any country bar here to commemorate/celebrate events. Don't you know it is wrong and embarrassing to support or show any feelings here.

 

[Eeyore]

I have a feeling that if an English player went to Argentina to play for a team there, and wore a symbol of remembrance for Argentine war dead, the reception in these parts might not be quite so warm.

 

[alfredmizen]

Oh dear, that is not the answer many are looking for from you...... don't you know that it is alright for any country bar here to commemorate/celebrate events. Don't you know it is wrong and embarrassing to support or show any feelings here.

i know mate ! And he did give me a loaded question by asking would i display the ''display the Las Malvinas son Argentinas flag'' rather than a simple commemoration such as the poppy equivalent.

 

[alfredmizen]

I have a feeling that if an English player went to Argentina to play for a team there, and wore a symbol of remembrance for Argentine war dead, the reception in these parts might not be quite so warm.

Then they'd be fvcking idiots then.

 

[Diego Napier]

If i was playing for an irish football team i'd have no problem commemorating the easter rising , or the argentinian dead from the falklands war were i playing in argentina.

Fair play.

 

[StonehamPark]

Perhaps its also time to bring this up again

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One of my best friends is on that page.
I'll be wearing a poppy - I wouldn't feel disrespected or offended if anyone chose not to, however.

 

[Soulman]

I have a feeling that if an English player went to Argentina to play for a team there, and wore a symbol of remembrance for Argentine war dead, the reception in these parts might not be quite so warm.

Perhaps that English player would also wear the poppy when he was here. Perhaps Aguero also wears the "symbol of remembrance for Argentine war dead," when he is at home..........perhaps they BOTH respect both countries that lost lives in the conflict.