Japan Aims to Rewrite 60 Year Old Post War Constitution

Prime Minister Abe has it in mind to rewrite Japan’s Constitution, the one that was given them by the U.S. occupation forces after Japan was defeated in World War II.

The PM wants to “boldly revise” Japan’s postwar regime to:

1. realize his nation-building vision

2. make the educational system instill more patriotism – the Japanese have almost no patriotism

3. expand the global role of Japanese troops.

Japan’s current interpretation of the constitution prohibits the country from collective self-defense, coming to the aid of an ally under attack. International law entitles Japan to do so.

The PM wants to pass a referendum bill by May 3rd, the next anniversary of Japan’s postwar Constitution.

None of Japan’s neighbors, China, Korea or otherwiser, will be happy if Japan suddenly gives itself permission to use its military troops more freely whereever Tokyo deems necessary.

There’s a storm a brewing, I think.

Do you think Japan should be able to rewrite its Constitution to give its troops more freedom?