Friday, May 23, 2008

Do as we say, not as we do

Hey, I DO love that goddam america. It's high on the list of my six favorite countries. We ("they"?) have our hypocritical moments, however...

Ann Wright | From War to Peace - Japanese Style
http://www.truthout.org/article/from-war-peace-japanese-style
Writing for Truthout, Ann Wright discusses her experience with Japanese peace: "After World War II, Japanese men (and women) have been spared the obligation of serving in any wars. Because their Constitution (written by Americans) says war is not the Japanese national doctrine for resolving international disputes or for ensuring their national security, the Japanese people have been given 60 years of peace."