Speed said...

Speed at 09:13 AM JST - 8th April

It's been said by posters here that the US wouldn't want Japan to become a nuclear power. Is that really the case? I don't really think the US would be that against it. There is a high level of trust between these two nations.

Posted in Japan warns against U.N. inaction on N Korea rocket launch at 09:13 AM JST - 8th April
Speed at 09:05 AM JST - 5th April

I tried to go and buy an impounded bike and was surprised to hear that they were all going to be demolished. I think they should just sell all the bikes as is for really cheap with people signing a non-liability clause. Otherwise, it's a real waste of money and…

Posted in Discarded bikes get a new life at 09:05 AM JST - 5th April
Speed at 08:00 AM JST - 27th March

Someone needs to be held responsible. I can't believe no one's been indicted on this until now. If it were the Public Prosecutor's little girl who got sucked up into that pipe and died that horrible death, I'm sure he wouldn't have to be begged by anyone to do his…

Posted in Summary indictments filed over 2006 pool accident in Saitama at 08:00 AM JST - 27th March
Speed at 07:55 AM JST - 27th March

Excellent! I respect a woman more that way. I really do.

Posted in Sex on the first date: Good idea or not? at 07:55 AM JST - 27th March
Speed at 01:04 AM JST - 21st March

I can't wait for another Korea / Japan match-up! How about you guys??!!

Posted in Japan beats S Korea to set up semifinal with U.S. in WBC at 01:04 AM JST - 21st March
Speed at 07:47 AM JST - 18th March

They're right - he rocks! How old was he when he was drafted? This may let him go to the Majors while he's still pretty young.

Posted in LA Times, MLB scouts full of praise for Darvish at 07:47 AM JST - 18th March
Speed at 11:27 PM JST - 15th March

1 year old! Poor little baby! Almost losing its precious life because its parent's religious aversion to a blood transfusion.

How can ANY parent, if they love their child at all, allow and watch their innocent baby die a painful death?? I don't even want to (can't) think about my…

Posted in Court suspended parental rights for one day to save boy's life with transfusion at 11:27 PM JST - 15th March
Speed at 06:24 PM JST - 10th March

As far as why so many kids here commit suicide from bullying I feel that it may be the social dynamics of the classroom/society here.

I was bullied here in Japan for being a half-kid which was bad enough. But the real stinger was that all the other 30 kids…

Posted in 14-year-old girl dies after being hit by subway train in Sapporo at 06:24 PM JST - 10th March
Speed at 07:50 AM JST - 2nd March

A bit obvious, but losing my own job. Also, the crime rate spiraling. I've always liked the fact that Japan has been a very safe place to live. Also, just the site of the homeless suffering outside breaks my heart - hate to see more of this.

Posted in What are your worst fears if mass layoffs continue due to the economic recession? at 07:50 AM JST - 2nd March
Speed at 07:48 AM JST - 2nd March

Just a question. I was under the impression that a "nursing home" is a place for the elderly, while a "nursery school" is a place for children. Am I incorrect?

Moderator: The text has been amended to read orphanage.

Posted in Anna Tsuchiya introduces documentary on orphanage for Japanese-American children at 07:48 AM JST - 2nd March