[Jourgenz]

So are you saying that any Japanese who see the Japanese flag as *not* simply a sign, but rather an inappropriate sign by which to represents modern Japan, are not being sensible?

No I'm not saying that. I was making reference to Japanese people who do not hold or support extreme nationalist ideals. If the majority of Japanese people felt that the hinomaru was an antiquated sign of nationalism, they would change it wouldn't they?

Anyway I think it's more important to deal with real issues rather than perceived ones. The fact of the matter is that it's opinions and actions that count, not symbolism.

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