I see no reason to dredge up the past and compare it to now. We are different people than then, with different consciousness (plural) and much more knowledge of one another's cultures, etc. I see no comparison and no such supposedly double standard. It'd be like judging the current president by the previous actions of a president of almost 60 years ago.

To our Japanese Mudcatters: please know that your contributions are deeply appreciated and I hope that you will continue to be vital participants in our community.

kat