Regarding the Nov. 18 article "DPJ to boycott debate in Diet on key legislation": I am amazed that Democratic Party of Japan leader Ichiro Ozawa has threatened to act in such a childish manner, although it would not be the first time he has demonstrated this self-indulgent trait. Who can forget his sudden resignation and his flip-flopping from one party to another? The government of the day decides when to hold an election, not the opposition party, and Ozawa's obstructive actions will be noted by the electorate when the next election takes place.

ken stevens