News 24's coverage of the two minutes silence and attendant ceremonies around the UK was tasteful and lent the day appropriate gravitas. Only one thing disturbed me about the broadcast, which was one of our Scottish journalists commenting on the fact that there was apparently some discussion about whether those opposed to actions in Iraq should wear the poppy this year. It saddens me that someone, regardless of their political view on the situation, cannot bring themself to adopt the simple and respectful symbol of the poppy on a day like today.
The previous comments about the teacher's ignorance troubled me. I remember as a kid that we were given plastic stalked poppies to wear. Surely those are still around?