Kevin Wayne Williams wrote:
> The 2-Belo wrote:
>> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080222/ap_on_re_as/japan_us_military_1
>>
>> "The U.S. this week imposed tight new restrictions on troops, their 
>> families and
>> *civilian expatriates* [emphasis mine] in Okinawa and *elsewhere* 
>> [emphasis
>> mine], limiting them to bases, workplaces and off-base housing. The 
>> military
>> held a 'day of reflection' Friday to urge troops not to commit crimes."
>>
> It's not clear in the article if these restrictions are temporary or 
> permanent. If they're permanent, I feel sorry for everyone involved. 
> Pretty boring being restricted to base.

If you've never been in the military, the difference between being 
restricted and unrestricted is that you get to be bored in English. 
Otherwise, there isn't a whole lot of difference.

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CL