Poppy posters get anti-war slogan

The altered poster, outside Gillingham railway station

Poppy Appeal posters in Kent have been defaced by protesters attacking former prime minister Tony Blair's war record.

The Royal British Legion annual appeal adverts emphasise their support for personnel who served in Afghanistan.

The poster shows war widow Hester Wright, 22, and her son Josh, 6, holding a portrait of her late husband.

The slogan "For their sake, wear a poppy" has been replaced with "For their sake, prosecute Blair" on a billboard in Gillingham.

Objectors to Mr Blair's war record altered the sign outside Gillingham railway station.

Other posters in the Medway area have been changed to make the original message read: "For their sake, bring them home".

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Is this a justified way of expressing an opinion? What do you think of the protester's actions? Let us know your thoughts.

Its a good idea for them to protest but the should not use the adverts that another charity has had to pay for from their funds. If the defacers of this advert were really serious about their cause they should pay for their own posters. Has Hester Wright's permission been sought for this activity?
Tina, Ramsgate Kent

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