Lecture

[Iris Marin]

"The Japanese learned that there is no fairness in foreign affairs, it's all about power and strength"

This is true in all areas of history and it is most saddening. How nice it would be if we just adopted a network marketing type of relationship where you build your asset and help others build their wealth. However, that is never the case.  Someone always has to oppress or outdo another. Looking at the "Meiji Transformation" those in rural Japan always get the short end of the stick when all these changes occur (change in religion, schooling, taxes). Hence, the revolt.