At least one of the world's governments has finally recognized the imminent danger of the Animal Uprising™ and is calling out the troops to deal with the marauding hordes of rebellious animals. That's right, Japan has authorized the army to attack the animals.
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan is preparing to mobilise troops to deal with wild animals such as boars, bears and monkeys.
Having debated since March on how to stop the animals from attacking crops and entering residential areas, a group of ruling party politicians has agreed to call on the military for help, the Asahi Shimbun daily reported on Sunday.
Under the ruling party's plan, subject to approval from party executives, local leaders will be able to request help from the country's Self Defence Forces to build fences and set traps.
Some in the party are also calling for troops to use guns, the Asahi said.
But the defence ministry is cautious on the use of weapons, it said. Japan's military activities are strictly curtailed by its pacifist constitution.
All we can say is that it is about time someone listened to us. Guns are limited in effectiveness against the organized animal legions, of course. So we can understand their reluctance. We'd recommend going with the airstikes right from the get-go.
