Things aren't what they used to be

[mudskipper]

Anyway, shhh, it's nearly 11.

[MyUserName]

Email at clientco this morning:



Not sure what to think of this country anymore to be fair, I saw very few people wearing poppies in West London this morning it makes me

I might be being dense but I am not sure why you are upset?

[NotAllThere]

11.11 is the start of Fasnacht preparation in Basel. In my first year here, the building management arranged for a fire alarm test at 11am...!

[suityou01]

To be fair it has gone a little bit crazy this year. We had a lone bugler at the start of every football match the week before remembrance Sunday. For both Saturday and Sunday matches.
And pop concerts.

I understand the need to reinvigorate, and never forget but we do run the risk of cheapening things if we're not too careful.

[suityou01]

11.11 is the start of Fasnacht preparation in Basel. In my first year here, the building management arranged for a fire alarm test at 11am...!

Carnival season starts today in Koeln/Bonn.

[deanosity]

Maybe they're wearing poppy wristbands instead (like I'm doing right now)

No, I don't think they are. I don't mind people not wearing them, it should be their choice.

[The Spartan]

I might be being dense but I am not sure why you are upset?

Nah you're not being dense, to me it's like people just don't care perhaps I'm being over sensitive.

[BrilloPad]

I am all in favour of remembering the fallen.

My concern is those who think the world owes them a living due to the sacrifices of others.

[BolshieBastard]

I love the poppy, I think it's poignant. I've ordered one of the poppies from the tower. Just pointing out valid reasons why people may choose not to wear one.

But I don't think remembrance and nostalgia for wartime should go hand in hand. I wasn't offended by it, but it may be a reason why people don't want to be part of remembrance day.

But I tend to try to consider other people's viewpoints, preferably without name calling.

Read the post again. I havent resorted to 'name calling.' I have pulled you for questioning the songs which they sang with their fallen commerades and memories they bring to the old dads and mums from that era.

Carry on.

[MyUserName]

Nah you're not being dense, to me it's like people just don't care perhaps I'm being over sensitive.

Perhaps you are misreading the email?

It read to me like they were prompting everyone to take part but acknowledging that they do not have to (after all, if participation is not voluntary then it is meaningless).