"The Prime Minister does not see us as human beings"

Some quotes from Okinawa Times, May 23, 2010 (news flash)
*you can see the photos in the link.

Prime Minister Hatoyama is visiting Okinawa again on May 23rd. Hatoyama said "Relocation site is within Okinawa. We concluded that we need to relocate it near Henoko, Nago City."

He withdrew what he said before the 2009 election, "relocate Futenma outside of Okinawa or outside of Japan," and said "relocating Futenma outside of Okinawa or outside of Japan will drastically decrease the function of Marine Corps. I would like to wholeheartedly apologize for causing confusion for the people of Okinawa."

Governor Nakaima pointed out that "there is a huge gap between the feeling of Okinawans and the government idea."

The Prefectural People's Committee against the Relocation of Futenma within Okinawa Prefecture organized rally from 9 am on May 23rd, about 400 people attended. They hold yellow signs saying "ANGER."

A lady from Okinawa City attending the rally said "Everyday my life is trampled by the roar of military aircraft. I thought the base will be relocated outside of Okinawa. The Prime Minister does not see us as human beings. I cannot endure this anger."