Prime Minsister Yukio Hatoyama announced to Okinawa residents that the American Base would not be moved off of the Island. Hatoyama has made plans to relocate the base to the north side of the island. This outraged residents because Hatoyama gave them the impression that the base would be moved off of the island. The residents of Hatoyama have complained about the noise, possible accidents, and the tense relationships the residence have with the Marines. The tense relationship with the Marines dates back to 1995 when three American servicemen raped a twelve-year-old schoolgirl in Okinawa. Hatoyama mentioned that he did not want to risk security alliance with the United States so he has opted to move the base to the north side of Okinawa opposed to moving it off the island. Spectators believe that Hatoyama may be forced to step down because of his indecisiveness and aloof behavior.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/24/world/asia/24japan.html?ref=global-home
Published by: Sherry Klinger
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