Something not terribly savoury about what is being discussed here.

Lest we forget.

Lest we forget and start wishing ill will on those who put themselves forward to represent us. People fought in wars to make a better world, or so they thought. Not to fantasise over putting the families of others in harms way.

Red poppies acknowledge the sacrifice of others. I wear one. I for one don't need to advertise my pacifism. I certainly don't assume politicians are flippant. Incompetent sometimes, crooked occasionally and ideological often, but bloodthirsty?

What a weird thought.

The sons of MPs in both world wars fought and died, in case nobody noticed.