Because of this speech, Saito was deprived of his seat in the House. I am concerned that such an atmosphere is beginning to develop again. You may think it's still too early to worry. While the military ran wild, political parties became depraved and went along with it. Only seven lawmakers opposed Saito's removal.
Japan is now far more democratic than it was then.
If Doi is worrying unnecessarily, that's fine. But it is also true that circumstances call for a constitutional debate and the time is right. Koizumi may express his determination to risk his own life.