Ignoring protests from furious voters and opposition lawmakers, the ruling camp led by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has enacted two divisive security laws, marking a significant departure from Japan＊s postwar pacifism.
Following the law＊s passage, which came early Saturday morning, one question stands out: How good is the public＊s memory?
Polls have suggested a majority of voters 〞 more than 60 percent according to some surveys 〞 opposed the bills, and the forcible enactment of the legislation is now expected to push down the government＊s approval rating.
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