Tag: Futenma Air Base

[T]he U.S. should be required to . . . suspend the flights.

The citizens’ perspectives are not being considered. ... How long will this abnormal situation be neglected?

It is difficult to comprehend how the U.S. military has the nerve to refrain from providing any answers until prompted.

All parties need to negotiate and iron out a concrete course of action.

The U.S. military has a duty to ensure environmental conservation is maintained within its facilities. It is unreasonable for Japanese citizens to shoulder the burden through their taxes.

The situation is simply outrageous.

It is not a surprise that some in the upper echelons of the prefectural government have privately asked, 'How long are we going to be cleaning up America’s messes?'

Japan needs a way to investigate inside military bases at times other than when accidents occur.

The U.S. military's arrogant attitude will deepen the rift with the people of the prefecture and make it difficult to overcome their distrust.

These actions were taken in bad faith and ignored the pleas of the Japanese authorities. It is vital that U.S. forces explain their rationale and the circumstances surrounding this decision.

The Japanese government must protest in the strongest terms to the United States and put a stop to the release of these chemicals immediately.

The U.S. military did not even report the most basic facts of the incident promptly, let alone observe safety control and preventative measures.