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**AndyPipkin** · 03-11-2007, 20:54

I've yet to see one in central London/N1, there don't appear to be any collecting tins in the local shops either. Anyone else notice this?

**Fallschirmjager** · 03-11-2007, 20:59

It's probably classed as racist to sell poppies in London or at the least may upset the muslim community.

**BuztyBabe** · 03-11-2007, 21:12

I think it just depends when the first weekend nearest the 1st November is...a couple of lovely ladies outside Tesco's today kept well busy.

**Cow** · 03-11-2007, 21:16

Seen plenty of shops with collection tins in Birmingham, not as many collectors as usual though.

**WasMe** · 03-11-2007, 21:20

I gave my name, address and telephone number to the RBL lady at at the Aldershot Army Show so that I could sell poppoes this year.

I haven't heard nothing yet, and am yet to see a Poppy Seller in my area!

**Taz_786** · 03-11-2007, 22:42

Originally Posted by Fallschirmjager

It's probably classed as racist to sell poppies in London or at the least may upset the muslim community.

Dont be a mong.

Yours truly is doing some collecting this year.

**booty_cadet** · 03-11-2007, 22:59

I've been out myself this morning. A bit dissappointed though. While there were plenty of people with poppies already on coming up and offering to put money in the tin this was the response I got off many people (who hadn't already got them)...
"Sorry don't believe in it mate"

Or tunnel vision on there part and moments of deafness.

**Bossdog** · 03-11-2007, 23:02

Originally Posted by AndyPipkin

I've yet to see one in central London/N1, there don't appear to be any collecting tins in the local shops either. Anyone else notice this?

Not seen iny in all of NW or all of N. I cover the whole area and its been dismal.

Fucking disgrace. However I think it may be something to do with the high level of EU residents in those areas and not those from UK.

**Fallschirmjager** · 03-11-2007, 23:02

Originally Posted by Taz_786

Dont be a mong.

Yours truly is doing some collecting this year.

Sorry. The world must be at peace then. A big group hug must be in order in Britain.

**Bossdog** · 03-11-2007, 23:08

Lets face it most of the public dont give a toss because the war in A and I doesn't affect them directly. Its shameful. I've been trying to get my work colleagues to wear a poppy, and the only person that will is a female from a muslim background. She doesnt agree with our troops being in Iraq or Afghanistan,but also knows that our troops have no choice where they fight. She bought a poppy because she is saddened by the death and injury suffered and supports our troops receiving better treatment. I owe her one for changing my attitude towards the muslim populous.