Ernest Schaal wrote:

> I really think we are talking about apples and oranges here. On the one hand
> there is be decision to invade Iraq, which had legitimate pros and cons and
> on the other hand there is the Japanese politicians supporting gang rape and
> sexism. To excuse the Japanese because of the invasion of Iraq is the
> heights of ridiculousness.

What leads you to believe I am excusing the Japanese just because I agree that what
politicians do or say may actually represent public sentiment?