My main objection is that the poppy only supports the British Legion, and they don't (or certainly didn't) support those in protected occupations such as the Merchant Navy. The Merchant Navy actually lost more than the Royal Navy in both World Wars, not that you'd think it some times.
It supports soldiers from all conflicts - it's always spun here about Irish Soldiers in the 1st and 2nd World Wars, but the British Legion supports the British Armed Forces fullstop. So if you don't support Iraq or Afganistan (or the activities in the North) don't buy one. You can remember the fallen Irish in the World Wars by going to a Rememberence Day Service without buying into the rest.
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