Oh, almost forgot the other historical reason, no one in America was feeling particularly charitable towards the Imperial Army of Japan or the people who spawned them:
Posted on 08/09/2010 2:44:39 PM PDT by Tailgunner Joe
Oh, almost forgot the other historical reason, no one in America was feeling particularly charitable towards the Imperial Army of Japan or the people who spawned them:
That’s true. I attended a reunion of my dad’s battalion. (He had already passed away). The guys there said that, on the first day they arrived in Japan after the surrender, the Japanese hid in their homes because they were told the Americans would rape, torture and kill. On the second day, they came out of their homes and bowed to our soldiers as they passed. They were very kind to our soldiers and were very happy they were there. They were all poor because everything had gone to their war effort. The arrival of our soldiers meant peace and prosperity once again.
My only brother was killed on Okinawa and I was in a line as a replacement on Leyte getting my new battle gear for the invasion of Japan which we knew was coming. Great relief when a Lt. came out and told us to go back to the tents as the war was over. It didn’t hurt my feelings then, nor now, that the bombs were dropped, only wish it had been sooner to avoid the deaths on Okinawa.
That's one of the best responses I've seen.
In a word, yes.
Specially for political opinions.
There seems to be mass confusion sbout the hierarchical Catholic church structure.
As far as bishops and archbishops go, they are simply managers; not all of them immune from the Peter Principle.
Catholic leaders, most are certainly not!
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