| @Shrek7, do you still not understand after reading all the previous posts/comments? Most people have forgiven the Germans for what they did during WW II because the Germans acknowledged their misdeeds and rejected Nazism. On the other hand, the Japanese government, until now, has not admitted to most, if not all, of the atrocities the Japanese imperial army committed during WW II. And that is the reason why some of the war victims, until today, are still bringing up this issue. For example, just think of the "comfort women" in Korea, China and even in Japan itself. For decades, the Japanese government has refused to admit their existence during WW II. If you were one of those women, would you be able to let it go just like that? Yes, the soldiers who abused them may have died or are dying, but the Japanese government still owes these women an apology and some compensation for their suffering. Of course, it is difficult to quantify suffering, but up till now, I don't see much effort in the Japanese government trying to make restitution in the first place. @all, if I have been ignorant again, please correct me. Thanks. |
Some Thoughts about War and History