Sadly, logical arguments are lost in the discussion of this issue. Cracking down on crime, even terrorism, would require take a hard look at the cozy relationships between the government, organized crime, law enforcement, and government contractors, which create situations in which crime and terrorism can be facilitated and thrive. We can point out the fact that Japan has never suffered a foreign terrorist attack and is not likely to until we’re blue in the face, but it will do no good.