Poppy Desecration.

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It is a bit of a problem. I am a believer in free speech and i dread current goverments attempts to stifle free speech on the net and in the media, however i do think just burning a poppy like that is a bit idiotic, however these days ive begun to think that the whole symbol of the poppy has been twisted. I believe people should be allowed to say what they want, just because you dont like it or disagree is not a reason to jail people, that heads down the road the nazi's did. However i also think that poeple should not be allowed to just incite hatred with such rights as free speech. Im all for having long and length discussions with people i dont agree with, its called debate, but i dont agree with people inciting hatred of any kind. If the guy who burned the poppy was trying to make a point then he could certainly have gone about it better. However i also think the gov is heavy handed for imprisoning the guy for it if they do.

Yes we should honour the fallen (My grandfather was fighting in burma still in 46 so i have the upmost respect for anyone in the military) and serving members of the military for wanting to protect their country. What i dont agree with is the needless wars that our troops are being sent of to die and get maimed in and being treated like shit by the goverments that send them off to fight.