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COL (Join to see) No matter how I want to answer this is with a resilient no, I have to answer with a yes. Why? Because we do not have a president that will stand up to them and assist other countries when they do as well.
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Definitely "NO" on negotiation. Unless the "negotiation" is.. either you release them now, unharmed or Japan will enter the war on Terror and send their "Self Defense Force" in and wipe out the area who held them. Any give will only encourage more hostage taking.
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No. We should not negotiate with terrorists or even consider trading anything with anyone.
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There are things that must be considered in this situation that most people are not aware of. Should Japan negotiate with the terrorist? Maybe they should because it may be their best option.
The Japanese Constitution prohibits them from having an aggressive army. This is the result of the United States and Japanese agreements after WWII. They are not allowed to operate militarily outside of the Japan as they are labeled as a Self Defense Force.
From a military perspective they cannot legally extract the Japanese citizens at least not that I am aware of. So what is the best course of action to defend their citizens?
The Japanese Constitution prohibits them from having an aggressive army. This is the result of the United States and Japanese agreements after WWII. They are not allowed to operate militarily outside of the Japan as they are labeled as a Self Defense Force.
From a military perspective they cannot legally extract the Japanese citizens at least not that I am aware of. So what is the best course of action to defend their citizens?
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PO1 (Join to see)
AGREEMENT? Uh...NO. MacArthur dictated and Japan said "yes sir, three bags full, sir!" on their constitution.
Most recently the Japanese Government is actively pursuing a change in the JSDF restrictions vis-a-vis the Japanese constitution. With China becoming the looming issue at sea - I think this issue with ISIS/ISIL will help drive the Japanese people to authorize the necessary changes to their constitution that will enable Japan to cease being the quiet mouse in the corner and joining the U.S., etc., in becoming a true player in the world stage. IMO, this is something way overdue.
Most recently the Japanese Government is actively pursuing a change in the JSDF restrictions vis-a-vis the Japanese constitution. With China becoming the looming issue at sea - I think this issue with ISIS/ISIL will help drive the Japanese people to authorize the necessary changes to their constitution that will enable Japan to cease being the quiet mouse in the corner and joining the U.S., etc., in becoming a true player in the world stage. IMO, this is something way overdue.
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1SG Eric Rice
Unfortunately PO1 George M. the people of Japan are quite passive and the culture has changed drastically since WWII. Yes Prime Minister Abe is actively pursuing a change in how their Constitution is interpreted and amend the use of the Self Defense Force but I do not see a anything happening soon. I have seen the JGSDF in action and they are a very capable of engaging an enemy combatant not if but when the time comes.
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PO1 (Join to see)
1SG Eric Rice Perhaps you're correct. Perhaps in my 10 years living and working with the Japanese in Misawa I met an entirely different people. During those years I worlked with JASDF, JMSDF and JGSDF - the soldiers, sailors and airmen I met were fiercely proud to defend their country - just as we are to defend America. While none of them would openly contradict their constitution or leadership, in private with people they found honorable and trustworthy they would hint at how they felt about being held back by constitutional limitations.
Quiet - yes. Passive - not so much.
Quiet - yes. Passive - not so much.
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1SG Eric Rice
PO1 George M. I agree that they are "fiercely proud to defend their country" and are very capable. I have only been here 8 months and have made many friends but have not discussed in detail how they feel about the constitutional limitations. Now that you have peaked my interest a little more I will reassess my observations. I greatly appreciate the conversation.
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Hitomi says they have a better chance having a public works project named after them worth the $200M.
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PO1 (Join to see)
SFC Mark Merino Hitomi is most likely correct. However, I believe if the two Japanese are killed and the video is seen by the Japanese people there may well be a change in the way the Japanese see things. I'd be interested in what your wife thinks about that idea......
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