[ponygirl]

Well, there could be the possibility that the Japanese have not asked for help beyond the nuclear situation. Even the Salvation Army has to ask for permission for access. I remember when all those countries were offering to help during Katrina, and we actually turned them down. Of course, was that really help being offered, or just political posturing?

I can't imagine that the US military we already have there isn't being utilized, but I haven't heard anything about that. I am also assuming that the USS Ronald Reagan, which apparently has the capability to turn 400,000 gallons of seawater into potable water per day, isn't being used for that purpose in addition to providing help with the Fukushima plant. But again, I haven't heard anything about it. All I hear or see on the news is "The reactor is going to blow! We're all going to diiiieeeee!!!!!"

[rlmorel]

Agreed. I know the Japanese are kind of unique in such things, but we should have been pushing our assistance, knowing their cultural reticence in such matters.

[La Enchiladita]

Yes, I have guessed perhaps the Japanese have a problem ASKING for help...???

[gogogodzilla]

I heard that if you are within 12,500 miles of Japan, you’ll DIE when the reactors go!!!

:-P

Bonus points if you can figure out the significance of that number...