The current Weis house emblem resembles the Rising Sun flag used by the Japanese Army during World War II, under which numerous war crimes were committed, including Pearl Harbor (see below). The Rising Sun flag stands for Japanese militarism, fascism, and imperialism; comparable to the Nazi Swastika.
It is understood that the resemblance was not intended; the colored image differs from the Japanese flag despite the general design. However, this broadening rays uniquely found on the Japanese flag, combines with the monochromatic nature to add resemblance to the said flag. Should the broadening rays be modified, the resemblance between the two designs would decrease dramatically.
Requests:
1) Inform the Weis family about the controversial nature of the emblem.
2) Modify sun's rays to lessen the resemblance:
A: By using waved rays, or
B: Tapering lines (opposite of current direction)
Japanese War Crimes in WWII:
-Pearl Harbor (United States)
-Cannibalism (Worldwide)
-Mass Murder: Ex. Nanjing Massacre: over 300,000 slaughtered over 6 weeks, city destroyed. Also called “The Rape of Nanjing.” (China)
-731 Unit: Biological experiments on human specimen including vivisection without anesthesia, immune responses to deadly pathogens, and chemical weapon testing (China, Korea, South East Asia, Pacific Islands and more).
-Comfort Women: conscripted women put in a government-sanctioned brothel (China, Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Burma, Thailand, etc.)
I have been reading the stories shared by families who carry the weight of these historical atrocities. Knowing that my neighbors and friends recognize the pain this image causes keeps me focused on getting this logo design changed.
April 26, 2011
Seeing this kind of momentum feels like a weight has been lifted. It confirms that the pain caused by this symbol is felt by many others and that we are finally being taken seriously.
6 Comments
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Tom Pearce
15 years ago
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WOW. didnt see it until now but that is super offensive. please change it!
K
Kevin Cox
15 years ago
Featured
Stop using symbols that hurt people. Simple as that.
M
Mike Mansour
15 years ago
Featured
My grandfather fought in the pacific and he would be sick seeing this. Fix it.
J
Jessica Conway
15 years ago
Featured
Even if it was an accident it still needs to go. Change the rays and move on.
S
Sarah Foster
15 years ago
Featured
Totally inappropriate. Someone should have caught this during the design phase.
D
David Porter
15 years ago
Featured
Never noticed it before but now that you point it out it looks exactly like it. Needs to change asap.
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The current Weis house emblem resembles the Rising Sun flag used by the Japanese Army during World War II, under which numerous war crimes were committed, including Pearl Harbor (see below). The Rising Sun flag stands for Japanese militarism, fascism, and imperialism; comparable to the Nazi Swastika.
It is understood that the resemblance was not intended; the colored image differs from the Japanese flag despite the general design. However, this broadening rays uniquely found on the Japanese flag, combines with the monochromatic nature to add resemblance to the said flag. Should the broadening rays be modified, the resemblance between the two designs would decrease dramatically.
Requests:
1) Inform the Weis family about the controversial nature of the emblem.
2) Modify sun's rays to lessen the resemblance:
A: By using waved rays, or
B: Tapering lines (opposite of current direction)
Japanese War Crimes in WWII:
-Pearl Harbor (United States)
-Cannibalism (Worldwide)
-Mass Murder: Ex. Nanjing Massacre: over 300,000 slaughtered over 6 weeks, city destroyed. Also called “The Rape of Nanjing.” (China)
-731 Unit: Biological experiments on human specimen including vivisection without anesthesia, immune responses to deadly pathogens, and chemical weapon testing (China, Korea, South East Asia, Pacific Islands and more).
-Comfort Women: conscripted women put in a government-sanctioned brothel (China, Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Burma, Thailand, etc.)
I have been reading the stories shared by families who carry the weight of these historical atrocities. Knowing that my neighbors and friends recognize the pain this image causes keeps me focused on getting this logo design changed.
April 26, 2011
Seeing this kind of momentum feels like a weight has been lifted. It confirms that the pain caused by this symbol is felt by many others and that we are finally being taken seriously.
6 Comments
T
Tom Pearce
15 years ago
Featured
WOW. didnt see it until now but that is super offensive. please change it!
K
Kevin Cox
15 years ago
Featured
Stop using symbols that hurt people. Simple as that.
M
Mike Mansour
15 years ago
Featured
My grandfather fought in the pacific and he would be sick seeing this. Fix it.
J
Jessica Conway
15 years ago
Featured
Even if it was an accident it still needs to go. Change the rays and move on.
S
Sarah Foster
15 years ago
Featured
Totally inappropriate. Someone should have caught this during the design phase.
D
David Porter
15 years ago
Featured
Never noticed it before but now that you point it out it looks exactly like it. Needs to change asap.
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WOW. didnt see it until now but that is super offensive. please change it!