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Originally Posted by GuitarBizarre
there is no practical value to be gained from trying to change its meaning in the present day.
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I agree with you if you are only considering American culture.
Cultures that used the symbol prior to WW2 still exist and shouldn't change because of an historical atrocity. I could see it affecting countries that were involved in WW2 but if your culture had nothing to do with it people shouldn't expect you to stop using it.
I wouldn't argue with you if you said maintaining cultural values is not a practical reason. I just wanted to make a point.
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Originally Posted by GuitarBizarre
Its a red circle.
Do you think of
A) Japan
B) The Rising Sun
C) Zits
D) Japan
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That is totally dependent on the time and place. I certainly don't think of Japan every time I see a red circle.