One group`s objection should not obliterate an inoffensive work of art
(WorldNews Japan)

Readers React Readers React Opinion One group`s objection should not obliterate an inoffensive work of art The Los Angeles Unified School District has agreed to remove a mural in Koreatown that some say evokes the imperial Japanese battle flag. (Los Angeles Times) After a local group complained that a mural at a Koreatown public school was unacceptably offensive because it evoked the battle flag of imperial Japanese forces, the Los Angeles Unified School District agreed to remove the work of art. Now, the artist is stunned — with good reason! All art is an expression of an artist’s experience, feelings, intent and impressions. It starts a conversation with the viewer who brings...