don can't forget things that he never knew.

but, what we're remembering is not the "sacrifice that veterans made". no. that's a lie, that's historical ignorance.

what we're remembering is the tyranny of our own government in slaughtering it's own civilians - and we're standing for a few brief moments, together, to ensure that we never let that happen again.

those new to the country can be forgiven for excusing themselves from the ceremonies that honour the dead, if they don't feel that that is their history. but, i do expect their support in standing strong against any future government that would revert to the past, in bringing back conscription - and wearing a poppy doesn't mean much, in the latter context.