and to IMi NK isuse is not only abot America--democrats vs. republicans.. its a matter of global concern. Why? And this is why- If Japan decides to go nuclear it will cut down on its ODA (Official Development Assistance). That means our pyrao Nepal will be receiving less development aid. Since Japan is one of our largest donors, we will be directly hit by the shift in Japanese policy. Which means, we will not have government schools, health post running in villages, which in turn means, the anti-govt. forces getting more recruits... which in tur n means, well, you are in a college in the United States, you can think for yourself..