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FIFA bans Poppies on footballl shirts
// Fifa have rejected a Government request that England and Wales be allowed to wear commemorative poppies in this weekend's friendlies, claiming the move would "jeopardise the neutrality of football." //
http://www.telegraph....-Government-plea.html
Not sure how this is any different than a team wearing black armbands or having a minutes silence before a match. Would it be disrespectful to England's guests to just ignore FIFA and pay any fine that might be imposed?
http://www.telegraph....-Government-plea.html
Not sure how this is any different than a team wearing black armbands or having a minutes silence before a match. Would it be disrespectful to England's guests to just ignore FIFA and pay any fine that might be imposed?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.There's nothing wrong with being a pacifist or an idealist Jake, but when it's coupled with a smug sanctimonious contempt for anyone who's ideals don't match yours, it becomes a bit tedious.
The notion that anyone who buys or wears a poppy is somehow saying 'I like war' is juvenile.
Here's a reminder of your definition of facism..
// But when you assume everyone should have the same opinion, should show respect to a cause that you respect...
That's fascism //
..I thought you might like the opportunity to rethink it, as it obviously fits your attitude on this so well.
The notion that anyone who buys or wears a poppy is somehow saying 'I like war' is juvenile.
Here's a reminder of your definition of facism..
// But when you assume everyone should have the same opinion, should show respect to a cause that you respect...
That's fascism //
..I thought you might like the opportunity to rethink it, as it obviously fits your attitude on this so well.
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