Abolishing death penalty inappropriate: justice minister

Tuesday 04th November, 05:05 AM JST

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thepro at 02:22 PM JST - 4th November

Wow, great quote there. Any more info? Why is it inappropriate?
plasticmonkey at 03:31 PM JST - 4th November

Because this is Japan. This is death penalty country.

I agree with the UN panel that the J-gov't should stir public debate, but urging the people to realize "the abolishment of capital punishment is desirable" is ridiculous. Let people decide on their own and hold a referendum (or jan-ken?).
BBLeo at 03:35 PM JST - 4th November

For very serious crimes, death penalty should stay. The oly way to resolve that is to have a referendum, and let people decide.
medievaltimes at 03:41 PM JST - 4th November

Care to elaborate Eisuke?
nisegaijin at 04:48 PM JST - 4th November

The only problem I see with capital punishment is that it is not used enough.
linro at 08:41 PM JST - 5th November

If do the crime then you do the time, if you kill you will face your maker, and we can go on and on,WHAT about the VICTIM! why do we always forget about the victim.