I don't whether this is another US/UK divide or a generational thing, but this thread is the first time I (a 50-something Brit) have seen this logo described as a "peace symbol". If I were asked to describe a "peace symbol" my first thoughts would be a dove or olive branch - certainly not this. For me this symbol is indelibly associated with CND, which was undoubtedly a political movement.

CND, in the eyes of its opponents, was at best naive in hoping that unilateral disarmament would remove the nuclear threat, and at worst accused of wanting to leave the country open to Soviet invasion. This was not some wishy-washy hippy notion of peace, but a serious political movement which aroused strong opinions on both sides.

Whilst the logo has apparently taken on a new meaning to many, it's original meaning is still widely known, certainly here in the UK. Like it or not, it still has political overtones.