“Abe, because his ancestors were the attackers and have never taken responsibility for WW2”
Then let some WW2 vets make that call.
No one needs some vet’s grandkids or great-grandkids playing the “sins of the father” game.
Thousands of Japanese people have visited Pearl Harbor over the years as a sign of respect.
Exactly.
The real reason for the commemoration isn’t about the Japanese attack. It’s about our UNPREPAREDNESS for such an attack.
“Never Again” isn’t a motto to be used against oppressors. It’s to be used to remind the OPPRESSED.
You addressed the first half of my comment with your reference to “sins of the father.” How about the second half which would rightfully fall to the following generations?
As to the Japanese visiting, there have been plenty of comments over the years and in this thread concerning less than decorous behavior on their part at the USS Arizona memorial.