[Yorick]

Originally posted by Ronn_Bman: It seems there was a bit of a story similar to this when Japan wanted to participate in the Gulf war. There was talk of changing their constitution, but the idea was rejected in favor of sending non-military aid. They have a military with all the latest gizmos, but it's required to be strictly a "homeland" force. Wasn't the UN effort in Bosnia the first time German military units had been outside German borders since 1945? I remember this being a sizable story. To me, these nations have paid their debt. There are probably few still alive who actually participated in WWII as Axis soldiers. Japan and Germany are an important part of the international economy, and I think they are ready to help defend the world. They may do it better than most because they, especially, know the effects of falling prey to the will of the few, and the price that has to be paid.

Great points. Well said.


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