Looks like it is not just Harry Leslie Smith's view either - Scroll down to comments.

Well said, Charmion. I would not, however, say the original point was solely about remembrance day though. I find the phrase Mr Smith uses - I will no longer allow my obligation as a veteran to remember those who died in the great wars to be co-opted by current or former politicians to justify our folly in Iraq, our morally dubious war on terror and our elimination of one's right to privacy. very significant. Maybe it is just me but the politicians and press selling war as something noble and right just seems wrong.