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Originally Posted by Mazikeen
I think for the sake of Japan's safety, the prospect of US forces leaving would be very disastrous to Japan. Furthermore, Allies of the United States of America also get the protection by the world's strongest military power. People like to fancy that the Middle Eastern wars being fought are bloody, but we're not even putting the full focus of our military on the region.
It's remarkably funny how some of these chats go. Lots of Japanese posters fancy trading one protective older brother for another in China, but I think it's silly to even consider that idea, don't all of you agree? Japan has it really good with the United States, and any offenses by American military personnel seriously pales in comparison to the number of rapes, murders, and so forth that occur in Japan on a yearly basis. The only reason that it gets so much coverage is because Japan is still inherently a nationalistic country. The idea of a foreigner committing a crime is that much more heinous there.
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No. I don' agree.
you think the U.S. should stay. Your main argument is U.S. has been a good Allie and protectorate. Good argument. see your point.
Someone else said the majority of Japanese want the U.S. there. That's the strongest argument so far.
What is 'silly' with wanting our own military? Why can't Japan have a military and remain strong allies with the U.S.? England has a great military. Isn't U.S. and England strong allies?
Why can't japan have an independent relationship with China? Japan should let China know that it can increase it's U.S. involvement if China flexes its might, and likewise let America know that It might deal with China in ways that U.S. might not approve of. Like buying and selling military goods( not too much buying at this time). Keeping trade open even if the U.S. boycotts.
If the only way for the U.S. and Japan to be allies is that Japan lets America keep its military bases in Japan then I think something is wrong with that relationship.