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    Nothing wrong with cellphones at school as long as there is control by staff on their use, which seems to be lacking.

    Posted in: Do children need to have cell phones with them at school?

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    bandogeek;

    Yes - it is quite amazing how well the US and Japan get along considering the enmity of the war. Kudos to both countries for making such a turnaround, despite the occasional bumps in their relationship, and notwithstanding the whingers on this site.

    Posted in: Pearl Harbor ceremony focuses on U.S. response to Japan's attack

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    the banning of tourists from Tsukiji is a symptom of that problem.

    That may be true if tourists were being banned from Tsukiji, however they are not being banned from Tsukiji. They are being banned from the early morning tuna auction ONLY, a fact which seems to have slipped the notice of many though it is an important distinction. There is nothing wrong with that as it is distracting. No "racism" involved.

    Simple reading comprehension seems to be beyond the abilities of many JTers, willfully or otherwise.

    Posted in: Tourists to be barred from Tsukiji tuna auctions for a month

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    ...but at the end of the day it's still a Christmas tree. I asked a co-worker recently when the office Christmas lunch was and she said "You mean the holiday lunch?" to which I said No. I'm a devout atheist but have no problem with the word Christmas because I see it as a cultural tradition, not a religious one. Christians can still do their religious shtick, while the rest of us can enjoy the presents and parties.

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    I think the biggest losers in this are the poor pagans who had their solstice festival appropriated and bastardized by the christians, therefor wish a Merry Yule to all.

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    84% said No? Jesus Christ!

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    But will they offer free wi-fi and DIY waffles like in 'Merka.

    Posted in: Best Western to expand portfolio in Japan

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    Sorry, this guy basically kidnapped his child and took him overseas. No winners in it, but he was the one in the wrong.

    Posted in: Nebraska court rules Japan has jurisdiction in child custody case

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    I've eaten it once and didn't like it either, but have no problem with whales being hunted so long as the ones being hunted are not threatened or endangered and there is an actual demand for it, which is debatable.

    Posted in: Japan resumes whale meat imports

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    Asara;

    Anybody who eat whale meat is cursed.

    Yes, I believe I saw an episode of Scooby-Doo about this.

    Posted in: Japan resumes whale meat imports

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    SuperLib;

    It's how they went about bringing attention to their cause that leaves them discredited.

    Well said - there is no cause or grievance that forces someone to fire into crowds.

    Posted in: Indian forces kill last gunmen in Mumbai siege; death toll reaches 195

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    the founding fathers recognized that the only way to prevent tyranny, its citizenry should be armed.

    This one always gives me a chuckle, the idea that gun-owners are upholders of liberty and could fight back against a mythical tyrannical government. Didn't work out too well at Ruby Ridge, did it? I'm sure the defenders or liberty will find solace in their semi-automatic weapons as they'll be a real big help fighting against the tyrannical government's (or UN army) JDAMs, M1 TUSKs, and Apaches.

    Moderator: Readers, back on topic please.

    Posted in: 2 men shot dead in Toys 'R' Us brawl; Wal-Mart worker dies after rampaging shoppers knock him down

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    Depends...how closely would these robot servants resemble the Cylon chicks of Battlestar Galactica?

    Posted in: How would you feel about having robots as domestic servants?

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    Wakamaru has limited speech and voice recognition functions.

    Ready for a career as an eikawa teacher!

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    Those balloon strings make her mouth look like she's had a stroke. Nice dress, at least.

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    Yep, in the long term Japan did right by keeping out an invasion of missionaries and proselytizing masses. One thing I like about Japan is the relative lack of a presence of organized religion.

    Posted in: Japanese Christian martyrs to be beatified

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    There is also nothing saying that atrocities could not have been committed by future Japanese soldiers even with christianity.

    Indeed - christianity didn't seem to act as much a brake on the barbarism of Nazi Germany.

    Posted in: Japanese Christian martyrs to be beatified

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    hereforknow;

    Please explain how a car made by American workers (non-unionized) in the US by a Japanese company starts off with a $2,000 advantage over a similar car made by a US automaker.

    Posted in: What's your view on whether or not the U.S. government should bail out the Big 3 automakers?

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    pathat;

    Please elaborate on these fabled mineral riches of the four islands Japan wants back. Not much there except bogs, however the waters around them may hold a lot more. Japan will eventually get them back, though I'm sure with some cash changing hands. And your undying support, I'm sure.

    Posted in: Japan, Russia vow concrete steps to end island dispute

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    In space, no one can hear you serve a subpoena.

    Posted in: Would-be Japanese space tourist wants $21 million back

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