There are some stories in the news cycle that never vary, and Jon Snow's lack of poppy is one of them. If you google 'jon snow poppy', the first page that appears is from the BBC posted in 2006. The arguments are the same each time. Someone attacks Snow for not showing respect, and he defends himself by stating that he refuses to wear symbols on air, although he does wear a poppy in private. He is accused – more or less – of treason, and he then rebuts by saying that his accusers are 'poppy fascists'.
I will be making my usual contribution to the British Legion and paying my respects to all our fallen heroes from both wars. I agree with Jon Snow however, people should be allowed to choose as to whether or not to wear a poppy and not feel under pressure from others to do so.
People should be allowed to remember all those who paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom in their own way, without being dictated to. IMHO it goes completely against what the Poppy symbolises.
