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The last part of my essay (The U.S. Military Bases in Okinawa are Necessary)
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Some might argue that the American bases have given many troubles to people living there. It is true that a number of people who live near the bases suffer from them. For example, many crimes committed by American soldiers are a big concern. According to the Okinawa Prefecture Police, the number of arrested members of the USFJ in 2008 comes to 63. Ryukyushimpo, a Okinawan newspaper company, often reports about crimes by American soldiers and states that their chain of command does not work.
However, the number of American soldier criminals has dropped these years, and but for the American bases, their lives could be worse. As for the number of the criminals in 2008, in fact, it decreased from 133 compared to 5 years before (2003). So it is also true that they commit less crimes than before. Besides, countries near Japan would infringe our national interests if it were not for the bases. On September 7, 2010, while patrol boats of the Japan Coast Guard chased a suspicious Chinese fishing boat, the fishing boat suddenly collided with Japanese patrol boats on purpose. It is inside Japanese territorial waters that the surprising incident occurred. China has especially made its military power much stronger, and it can be thought that they intend to expand their territory. Without USFJ in Okinawa, Chinese ships might invade Japanese territory much more easily and openly.
To summarize, as evidence shows, the USFJ bases in Okinawa are vital and should not be removed. The bases can prevent other countries from attacking Japan since they are located in Okinawa. Furthermore, they are quite helpful to the Okinawan local economy. Finally, in spite of the claim of people against the bases in Okinawa, the bases bring more advantages than disadvantages to local inhabitants considering the security. Therefore, at least until East Asia becomes far safer and the economy in Okinawa gets strong enough to be independent of the military bases, they should keep being located there.
However, the number of American soldier criminals has dropped these years, and but for the American bases, their lives could be worse. As for the number of the criminals in 2008, in fact, it decreased from 133 compared to 5 years before (2003). So it is also true that they commit less crimes than before. Besides, countries near Japan would infringe our national interests if it were not for the bases. On September 7, 2010, while patrol boats of the Japan Coast Guard chased a suspicious Chinese fishing boat, the fishing boat suddenly collided with Japanese patrol boats on purpose. It is inside Japanese territorial waters that the surprising incident occurred. China has especially made its military power much stronger, and it can be thought that they intend to expand their territory. Without USFJ in Okinawa, Chinese ships might invade Japanese territory much more easily and openly.
To summarize, as evidence shows, the USFJ bases in Okinawa are vital and should not be removed. The bases can prevent other countries from attacking Japan since they are located in Okinawa. Furthermore, they are quite helpful to the Okinawan local economy. Finally, in spite of the claim of people against the bases in Okinawa, the bases bring more advantages than disadvantages to local inhabitants considering the security. Therefore, at least until East Asia becomes far safer and the economy in Okinawa gets strong enough to be independent of the military bases, they should keep being located there.
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Yeah, I couldn't agree more. The U.S. bases have contributed to security of Japan as prevention so far.
Some might argue that the American bases have given many troubles to people living there. ['troubles' is fairly casual speech, I would prefer something like: problems, difficulties, concerns, much irritation, headaches]
It is true that a number of people who live near the bases suffer adverse impacts (from them). [I think the verb 'suffer' is better with some object of the verb here.]
According to the Okinawa Prefecture Police, the number of arrested members of the USFJ in 2008 comes to 63. / the number of members of the USFJ arrested in 2008... <- this may be easier to follow when reading or hearing this sentence (stylistically better), although your version is correct grammatically.
Ryukyushimpo, a Okinawan newspaper company, often reports on crimes by American soldiers and states that their chain of command does not work / does not respond effectively /does not address these issues effectively. [It's just that 'does not work' sounds a bit vague to me - just a suggestion.]
However, the number of American soldier criminals has dropped in recent years, and but for the American bases, their lives could be worse. ['their' is a little confusing as it usually refers back to the last person mentioned, and you have just been talking about the soldier criminals... clearer to say ... the lives of the locals could be worse.]
As for the number of the criminals in 2008, in fact, it decreased by 133 compared to 5 years before (2003). [Is that what you mean? It was 133 less than 5 years ago?]
On September 7, 2010, while patrol boats of the Japan Coast Guard chased a suspicious Chinese fishing boat, the fishing boat suddenly collided with Japanese patrol boats on purpose. /suddenly rammed the Japanese patrol boats.
It was inside Japanese territorial waters that the surprising incident occurred.
Therefore, at least until East Asia becomes far safer and the economy in Okinawa gets strong enough to be independent of the military bases, they should remain there.
Clearly the US and the Allies wanted to build up Japan after the second world war in order for Japan to act as a barrier to communism from China, Russia and other parts. And the US wants to maintain a military presence in Japan even today for the balance of power, with nations such as China and North Korea flexing their muscles.
It would make more sense for this role to be carried out by Japanese military forces with defence agreements with the US. However, that would mean a remilitarization of Japan. All these things, plus the social impact of the American forces on Okinawa, could be debated at great length.
I guess the easy solution at this time is to keep the US bases in Japan. But I think the US forces need to do a much better job of controlling the social impacts of their forces' presence in Okinawa.