Given that many people, arguably a majority, do not understand what VJ day is it is surprising people feel upset. Veterans of the far east war, the forgotten war, have often felt neglected and their sacrifices under appreciated. But we live in hypocritical times. At football matches we have a minutes silence quite often but when a hearse goes down the street very few people if any stop and pay respects. I noticed this recently at a family bereavement. So Mr Ross is probably no different to many, many people in his disrespect but he should apologise profusely Which I think he has.