Poo In A Can comments

@ TumbleDry:

Have you looked at the definition of the Chinese government? Please educate me in regards to this issue. If the Chinese government is not communist then it must be.................. Please complete this sentence for me as I would like to be educated.

Right, someone please explain to me the ridiculous situation at hand! The islands were owned by Japaneses people, right? Where were the protests when this transaction happened? Why was this ridiculous situation not nutted out then? It is like a person bought a restaurant from someone significant then a group turn up a years down the track and say 'Sorry, this restaurant belongs to us (due to a previous history beyond your control), so move along.' How the hell would you feel as the present restaurant owner? Get a grip China and Japan: China, you are no longer in a feudal playground (wake up and get with the new world order or get left behind) and Japan stop throwing stones in a playground that could really set China in the direction of (we will never forgive or forget). Too many idiots at the helm on both sides and not enough true leaders who consider their actions!

A lot of ideas and opinions going on here. All interesting stuff! However, there will always be people for and against the issues at hand, not only in Japan but around the world. I have been teaching English in Japan across various institutions for the past 8 years and have seen the dark side and brighter side of teaching and Japanese youths. I try and keep myself positive and informed as I journey towards my PhD. I think a lot of people here could learn a lot about education in history and today by checking out the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U Even though there are many problems in education, there are those of us who still strive to change preconceived conceptions of education one student at a time and the teacher will only ever appear when the student is ready. Bottom line, you cannot force people to learn (in my experience). On the political and institutional platforms, native speaking English teachers do not stand a chance, but we can still make a difference. At the end of the day, that is what it's about! Enjoy!