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Originally Posted by Tsuwabuki
Japan looks to the USN as the primary defensive force with its neighbors.
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"Japan", you said...well, perhaps rather current Administration than, say ordinary people.
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Originally Posted by Tsuwabuki
The idea that the few public protestors represent any kind of influence on the issue is false.
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What about Okinawa Prefecture? Seems, local people feel no pleasure and comfort.
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Complaints by Okinawans towards the U.S. Military
Okinawans complain about crime, pollution, obnoxious behavior, litter, and land use problems associated with the Americans and simply being overwhelmed by them. Between 1972 and 2003, there were there were 5,157 crimes committed by American against civilians in Okinawa. Of these 533 were deemed by the Okinawa government to be “heinous crimes such as murder, robbery and sexual assault.” Twelve murders have been committed by U.S. servicemen in Okinawa.
Residents of Okinawa complain that noise from F-15 jets and cargo helicopters disrupts students during the day and people trying to sleep at night. They particularly don't like the nighttime take off and landings and low-altitude training exercises. Sonic booms from American F-16s have broke windows and caused minor injuries to an infant from broken glass. There also been gas leaks, fuel and chemical spills an errant bombs.
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