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Originally posted by cailin maith View PostTrue - still though, it's a respect thing. People also shouldn't be made to feel in the wrong for observing it.Comment
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Originally posted by SupremeSpod View PostObserving the 2 minutes silence to remember Armistice Day is a personal choice and people should not feel bullied into submission.Comment
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Originally posted by thunderlizard View PostTrue in principle, but it's one of those cases where if you're not being silent it intrudes on and spoils it for people who are. I think you'd have to be especially bolshie to put a case for talking through it.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by thunderlizard View PostTrue in principle, but it's one of those cases where if you're not being silent it intrudes on and spoils it for people who are. I think you'd have to be especially bolshie to put a case for talking through it.
I think you may have misunderstood my original post.Comment
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While I am happy to remember with pride conscripted soldiers who have fallen and will wear the poppy for that I will not give money to the legion to support career soldiers or their families at this point. You make your choice and if you are injured in the front line you got yourself there by choice and knew the risks.Comment
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Originally posted by SupremeSpod View PostYour two minutes of your own silence is your own mark of respect. Other people are completely free to do as they wish.
I think you may have misunderstood my original post.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostIndeed; 2 minutes of silence doesn't seem much to ask, but there really are some people who can't manage to keep their fat gobs shut and their fingers off a keyboard for a measly 2 minutes.Comment
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostI think knocking one out in the toilets would be considered a little unsympathetic though.Comment
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Originally posted by kandr View PostWould you mind doing a 50 years silence?, everyone would be most grateful.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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