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View Poll Results: Should Japan abandon the "16-rays rising sun flag" ?

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  • Yes, and the flag should be officially banned in public places too, as was the Nazi flag in Germany

    29 22.66%

  • Yes, it is the equivalent of the Nazi swastika flag and is unacceptable in today's world

    17 13.28%

  • Yes, because it reminds Japan's neighbours of its past atrocities

    14 10.94%

  • Probably. It would be so easy to choose another naval ensign, even the "hinomaru" flag.

    8 6.25%

  • No, there is no valid reason to change Japan's naval flag.

    43 33.59%

  • No, it is a cultural symbol of Japan('s military)

    25 19.53%

  • No it stands for Japan's eternal Empire of the Rising Sun. Banzai !

    24 18.75%

  • No idea

    9 7.03%

  • Don't give a damn about the Japanese flags

    10 7.81%
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  1. May 27, 2007, 00:31 #11
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    It comes from and older flag that said "Don't Tread On Me". Basically don't attack the US this is our warning, just as a rattlesnake rattles it's tail to warn you not to step on it. Also it started when England had wanted to send convicts to the US when it was a colony and the US colonies suggested that they should send rattlesnakes to England. They were trying to make a point, don't send us criminals and we won't send you snakes!

    Sorry, I forgot to mention that I know this is off topic...I just wanted to give hanachan a quick answer...
    Last edited by Goldiegirl; May 27, 2007 at 00:33. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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