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[todd360]

I thought this thread would be about katanas.

Yea I'm kinda disappointed.

 

[Espada]

I got to agree.

For those who view Japanese militarism as harmful, do you feel the US will forever protect them?

Also for those who want a diminished role of US military oversees, many on this board, what should Japan do if the US becomes more isolated--I don't think it will happen personally--but just as a hypothetical. Shouldn't they be able to defend themselves?

Personally, I have no problem with Japan militarizing. Like you said, we can't protect Japan forever and they should be allowed to defend themselves of a rising regional bully. Like the article said, we should focus on helping the countries in East Asia rather than direct confrontations with China. So even if our role diminishes overseas, what few forces we have left will have ample allies.