If anyone woiuld like to see the mean intelligence score of the US increase, then let Texas secede.. Adios Amigos! Don't let the door slap you on the butt on the way out.

Whosoever would give up liberty for some measure of security will have neither liberty nor security and deserves neither.  BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

I think a trade embargo is probably in order as a legitimate response to Japan's arrogance in continuing to harvest whales. The only purpose whale meat serves is as a good laxative if your constipated. Perhaps that's the reason Japanese politicians have taken the position they've taken - they're full of crap.