"The British Legion is a publicity machine for militarism, and its primary function for 100 years has been to turn warfare into a state religion"

fair enough.. but you tell me any other state religion where I could have bought a pint of strong local drought cider
and a bag of scratchings for less than a quid..

Shame our local club was closed down...

It was friendly and welcoming...

Don't think I ever saw a single fight there...

In fact quite a safe environment for lefty pacifists like me & the mrs...