Its case articulates how liberal democracies are supportive of terrorism. ... Asahara utilized the media to its maximum capacity, spreading his message through mangas (graphic comic books) and anime programs. ... However, the following analysis questions the legality of Aum's activities and given the growth of its membership base, it seems questionable how the Japanese government could have overlooked what was going on. ... The same argument could be used to explain how Aum was able to recruit well-educated, well-to-do scientists. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate