As it is too praising for Japanese, I am a little ashamed.
His article is as follows,
As everyone knows by now, the Japanese can teach us a wonderful lesson. Since the earthquake they have been taking care of one another, without complaining about taxes, and with a spirit of generosity. What the Japanese gain is a clear conscience, and a good feeling in their hearts. In California, we could learn from this, and ask ourselves what kind of world we really want to live in. We can rise to the occasion by looking again at our budget crisis, and by saying that we want to pay enough taxes, so that everyone can live with respect, with basic needs met. Although Japan can be very cut throat in sports, school, and business, people are kind and relaxed, with a sense of being supported by a safety net that will not fail. For us, that kind of feeling would be much more valuable than saving a few dollars on taxes. Let's be generous, raise taxes, help people who need it. We will feel better.
(published 3-23-11)
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