Poppy Day handouts insult our war heroes (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

Poppy Day handouts insult our war heroes

5:17pm Wednesday 5th November 2008 in Wanstead & Woodford

NOW Poppy Day is upon us I should like to make a few comments.

Firstly I support it and always buy a poppy. However, should the disabled of two world wars have to rely on charity for their needs?

I would like to think a penny on a pint of beer would raise more with less hassle. What do other countries do?

Some things should not be left to charity, it is degrading.

When I was a boy hospital care was in the hands of charity and thousands died.

Ralph Royce, Churchfields, South Woodford.