It is one we certainly won't resolve on here.
We all know the poppy came about after The First World War (when Irish soldiers fought alongside British), but his mind has obviously been soured by events during the Bloody Sunday Massacre (whatever the rights and wrongs, forgetting the deaths of dozens of British Soldiers in the lead up).
I don't wear a poppy.
It isn't out of any political or religious beliefs though. I pay my respects and think about family, friends and colleagues who have fought (and died) over the years.
If McLean was really principled in his beliefs about war/peace etc then why not wear a white poppy?
Or does he just want to keep face for the next time he heads home?
RE: 2014-15 Football Season(Who will be the best North East Team)
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