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Originally Posted by Xerxys
Whats a poppy?
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Read here for more history on the symbol of a poppy:
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This is why poppies are a big thing for Remembrance Day in Canada as well.
There is pretty much a universal respect for the symbol and Remembrance Day and honouring those who gave their lives; however, I think too much is being made out of this incident.
I sincerely doubt that whoever upheld this policy (no matter how dumb a decision) somehow disrespects the dead. Not everyone holds the same stake in symbols, and this is no exception. It's not like he was burning poppies or was otherwise criticizing poppies, their meaning, or Remembrance Day. He was concerned about his responsibilities in running a shop.
Mistakes happen. And I think it would be rather harsh to create undue distress on anyone in this case by jeopardizing their livelihood over it.