"Conspiracies and terrorism cannot, after all, reverse the course of history. But they can stall it."(From "The Legend of the Galactic Heroes," Sogen SF Bunko, vol. 7, p. 284)

Admiral Yang may be right in the long run.

In the short time we are alive, however, this may not appear to be the case.

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First, at least our state, by law, does not tolerate violence in any form.

(except for violence that is detailed and strictly controlled by an organization defined by law -- a violent apparatus (police, Self-Defense Forces))

In our country, which is governed by the rule of law, terrorism of any kind will not be tolerated.

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However, terrorism can bring the issue to the forefront.

The "terrorist murder of the former prime minister" and the "Unification Association" are typical examples.

This "Unification Association" issue had been inactive for 40 years since I first learned about it, but the terrorist attack was the catalyst that set it all in motion.

And maybe this is the last time -- I am very concerned that public attention to this issue seems to be waning lately.

I am shocked that this "Unification Association issue" was not (seemingly) an issue in the current local elections.

Aside from that.

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Recently, another terrorist attack targeted the incumbent prime minister.

The motive for the crime is not yet clear.

However, at least in one respect, the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks have achieved their goal: He has been able to impose their point of view on society.

These realities make me (Ebata) feel foolish for just repeating my assertions on my blog.

And I think that there are quite a few people who think like I do, besides me.

A person who think that "I just can make a flame on SNS. Even if I demonstrate in the streets, it won't make the news. I don't have the charisma, logic, or oratory skills to get enough supporters to make the news", come to think

"After all, terrorism of dignitaries is the fastest way"

I think it is, well, normal to think that.

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I had a senior colleague once tell me, 'In principle, there is no way to prevent suicide bombers.

Unfortunately, I can't think of a solution to this.