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Originally Posted by KyokoUK
I am sure that Japan welcomes America's friendship and any help in any conflict, as would Japan be at America's side if they were attacked. I would just like to see things start returning to normal after all these years. Will another century of keeping the boot of America on Japan's neck work toward any good whatsoever?
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I feel "keeping the boot on" is a bit strong. Japan is not the US lap dog. America cannot make Japan do whatever it wants. That is why the peace and security treaty exist. But I ask you, whats normal? For Japans most recent military history, "normal" is what they were like in WWII. Before that "normal" was samurai. Japan has greatly benefited from this relationship, and can greatly benefit from it. Especially now with the recession.