It was the right thing to do. She apparently wasn't even the real "Tokyo Rose" and only collaborated with the Japanese to the extent that it allowed her to help US POW's, which she did. To hear what is evidently her real story, she should have got a medal, not a conviction.
On 15 January 2006, the World War II Veterans Committee, citing "her indomitable spirit, love of country, and the example of courage she has given her fellow Americans", awarded her its annual Edward J Herlihy Citizenship Award. According to her biographer, Toguri found it the most memorable day of her life.
Intersting, I have not heard that before.
I am interested in learning more...can you point me to sources?
What you stated could be said of Jon Cary, too.
The difference is that Kerry's actions weren't at the point of a gun.
"Tokyo Rose" can at least say that she was press-gang-ed into Japanese service.
As I understand it, there were several Tokyo Rose chicks.
I still don't think they should have been pardoned.
No one does everything the way we would.