I think Koizumi and the LDP are even bigger Bush lap dogs than Blair. Not only did they support the war, but now they are going to go as far as tearing down the nation's constitution in order to support this war that 80% of Japanese oppose. It is absolutely disgusting. And the only reason the Americans want Japanese troops there is because they know it will give the Iraqis someone else to shoot at. I say that the Americans and British made this mess and it should be up to them to clean it up alone. Koizumi is a fool for even considering sending troops.