[Jack Hydrazine]

Why were the Muzzies burning poppies? Are they talking about the same kind of poppies from which heroin and other drugs are derived?

[Yardstick]

That’s what I’m wondering too. I don’t get the poppy symbolism.

[Ercoupe]

red paper poppies worn on Rememberance Day to honor the fallen in WWI. refer to the poem “Flanders Fields”. Hence, the burning of the “poppies” is a great insult to Brits who still see honour in remembering the sacrifices of their military countrymen. Old ways and traditions: not politically correct, don’t cha know?

[Little Ray]

The red poppy is the UK symbol of the war dead from WWI - “In Flanders’ Fields...”
November 11 is “Remembrance Day” through the UK for the war dead of WWI.

[Madame Dufarge]

Here's a great Mark Steyn column on the poppies:

Remembrance

[ArrogantBustard]

Why were the Muzzies burning poppies?

In UK related countries, the poppy is a symbol of respect to military veterans.