"Group Thinking" is typical among culturally/racially cohesive nations. Those of us from "melting pot" nations are wholly unsuited to see through the eyes of those nations until we tune down to the narrowed viewpoint of our own social subgroups. While there is purpose in the unity of a People of common origin, there is great danger as well. Denying the atrocities their countrymen committed in World War 2 is pure weakness - confronting your misdeeds and tearing down your own falsehoods is the path to strength of character. Let's hope that the Japanese who know that lesson outnumber those who do not.
But I'm not counting on it.
Remember, people be stupid.
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