Death penalty sought over Osaka video parlor arson murders

Friday 16th October, 03:43 AM JST

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dasyhard at 05:29 AM JST - 16th October

I'm surprised and glad to see that this country has the death penalty with all the murders escalating. 16 people should also be equivalent to 1 person who commits murder. It seems like all the culprits that are committing murders won't have to face harsh penalties.
chotto at 08:32 AM JST - 16th October

I too am glad to see that this country is 3rd world and barbarian when it comes to justice.
Osakadaz at 08:59 AM JST - 16th October

keep 'em swinging in my opinion.Wish my own country had the balls to offer a bit of neck-stretching too.This bloke completely deserves it and he already supposedly has a death wish.Do the guy a favour.
jason6 at 09:05 AM JST - 16th October

maybe they should throw in some televised torture before the execution. that'll learn them!
Investigator at 09:14 AM JST - 16th October

Hanging is too good for this one and most killers. I would give him an extremely hot prison cell for the rest of his life. Surely he will be getting an eternal one after he dies too.
yourock at 01:08 AM JST - 17th October

maybe a lot of texans or just americans contribute to this particular news story. The death penalty is wrong. It serves no purpose. What killing a killer somehow justifies the deterrent? Come on, even George W isn't that dumb? Pro life, all life is precious. Prison for life is REAL punishment not an easy existence, check out what Amnesty International says about the 'cruel treatment' to death row inmates in Japan.
yourock at 01:16 AM JST - 17th October

If the death penalty is right why do MOST country NOT use it? Just countries with special needs? Civilization IS judged on how it treats it's prisoners. Hakamada Iwao has been on death row in Japan for 40 years!
zhazam05 at 08:47 AM JST - 17th October

And thats40 years of life his victem(and families)NeverHad !!!
mindovermatter at 11:44 AM JST - 19th October

Civilization IS judged on how it treats it's prisoners

No, this is one very small aspect of how "Civilized Nations" are judged, but there are many other, more important factors, than how a country treats its prisoners...

How about a fair trial..?

How about equal punishment for equal crime, regardless of WHO commits the crime...?

If you are a foreigner and commit a crime in Japan, you will receive a much harsher punishment than a National would... Certainly NOT true in many other "Civilized Western Nations." Maybe in the Philippines, Mexico, or China that would be true, but then again, Japan really wants to be a "Grown-Up" member of the International community, and not be treated like a 10 year old.

In Japan, they need to work on the "Fair Trial" part first before worrying about any sentences..