[Frank_Discussion]

"The Japanese site has the advantages of proximity to a port, a ground of solid bedrock and a nearby US military base."

Building a science facility? Then follow the technical needs. Japan fits by the qualifications above, the military base being a biggie. Especially a U.S. base.

"The French site offers an existing research facility and a more moderate climate."

There could be a monetary advantage to having an existing lab, but not that much. And the climate? Please. I daresay the lab will be air-conditioned? France doesn't fit too well on this set of quals, and your insinuation is generally correct: France isn't a very freindly host country at the moment for a variety of reasons.

[jempet]

I'd almost say build it in france just for the possibitlity it could blow up that wonderful place. But then the reality that the Muslim population will soon control their country makes me think Japan is the correct option.

[King Prout]

mm-hmmm!
for some strange reason I'm way more inclined to trust the nihonjin than les grenouilles.