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Art_from_Ark

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6. Repealing Article 9 would be a terrible mistake.

Wed Mar 4, 2015, 08:01 AM

Mar 2015

In fact, it would be a horrendously stupid decision, a colossal diplomatic blunder unprecedented in postwar Japan. It would be interpreted as a sign that Japan was preparing for an aggressive war and would exacerbate already strained relations with China and the Koreas, not to mention endanger relations with other countries in the region that Japan has spent the last 70 years trying to nurture. For example, the recent dispute over the Senkaku Islands led to violent acts against Japanese companies in China, and the reaction in China to repeal of Article 9 would create a situation that would be far worse.

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Repealing Article 9 would be a terrible mistake. Art_from_Ark Mar 2015 #6

Much will depend on the United States and how it chooses to handle our commitments Lurks Often Mar 2015 #7

If the US withdraws from Japan and/or South Korea, it could lead to disaster Art_from_Ark Mar 2015 #8

It'll lead to disaster in other parts of the world as well Lurks Often Mar 2015 #9