"Responding to the article, many said they no longer wear a poppy at all, preferring to remember in their own quiet way and respect others' choices to do the same. Several felt the symbol has been warped by politics and public pressure, arguing that the annual outrage over who does or doesn't wear one has stripped it of its true meaning of remembrance and unity."
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Opinions on wearing poppies have diverged, with many people abandoning the symbol due to politicization and public pressure. Some prefer private, quiet remembrance and respect others' individual choices. Several readers said the annual scrutiny over who wears a poppy has undermined its meaning of remembrance and unity. Others praised individuals who calmly explained their stance amid abuse. Many emphasized that honouring the fallen requires more than a paper flower and that remembrance should remain a personal act, free from expectations to conform or perform publicly.
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