browny1 said...

browny1 at 11:39 AM JST - 12th September

The incident happened a while ago and the company owner was quite forthcoming in his comments - even displaying regret - although his lawyer has probably told him to completely "shut up".

The women were being paid around ￥300+/hour for long overtime which they were being forced to work almost…

Posted in China concerned over treatment of migrant workers in Japan at 11:39 AM JST - 12th September
browny1 at 04:17 PM JST - 8th September

Er - romulus - do you ever read anyones post?

This deception by "Good ol' Japanese Companies" is just the tip.

The crime mentioned here has nought to do with China.

It's local bred and as you said,

"This is an enormous crime. All the heads of the factory should…

Posted in Gov't says 5 beverage makers bought tainted rice at 04:17 PM JST - 8th September
browny1 at 03:44 PM JST - 8th September

Romulus - the acknowledged in China as 'unfit for human consumption rice' was exported for industrial use only - for the making of glue.

Hardly a typical "shop item".

The Japanese company decided to decieve the locals. The problem in this case is solely Japans.

So yes you'd better keep…

Posted in Gov't says 5 beverage makers bought tainted rice at 03:44 PM JST - 8th September
browny1 at 06:57 PM JST - 31st August

The article is light on in details but if he has the skill and know-how as other posters suggested, where is the harm?

From my experience in Australia, multi-majored teachers in completely different disciplines teach. A close friend is the vice-principal of a country high school, is the P.E. senior,…

Posted in PE teacher taught mathematics without qualification at Hyogo junior high school at 06:57 PM JST - 31st August
browny1 at 05:11 PM JST - 29th August

Danmanjt -

Thanks for your comments.

It seems your analysis while entertaining as a "piece" digresses from the, shall we say, "commmon issue at hand - namely police officers keeping within the bounds of their job descriptions and courts supporting such", and grinds out a tortured tutorial in the philosophy…

Posted in Ex-cop fined Y300,000 for running teenage prostitution in Fukuoka at 05:11 PM JST - 29th August
browny1 at 09:42 AM JST - 29th August

danmajit - a simple re-reading of your own earlier postings may throw a little more light on your colourful choice of the words sophomoric & fatuous.

Referring to people as blowhards offering no explanations, while offering none yourself hardly adds substance to your cause.

In fact lipscombe's explanation "because he…

Posted in Ex-cop fined Y300,000 for running teenage prostitution in Fukuoka at 09:42 AM JST - 29th August
browny1 at 10:27 PM JST - 27th August

seansezso -

No one's suggesting crushing him into fine powder - just that there's a distinct possibility if it was you, me or a japanese "commoner" prostituting teenagers our lives would have been ruined AND highly likely we would have got the jail sentence.

There is a real reluctance here…

Posted in Ex-cop fined Y300,000 for running teenage prostitution in Fukuoka at 10:27 PM JST - 27th August
browny1 at 03:20 PM JST - 26th August

ihope2eatwhales-

You still haven't answered my simple question.

In any mature discussion, it is always important in order to strengthen your case, to intelligently answer a question put forward.

I honestly want to hear your explanatory opinion re defining terrorism.

It is important for understanding your reaction to the article.…

Posted in Anti-whaling activists slam decision to issue international arrest warrants at 03:20 PM JST - 26th August
browny1 at 12:52 PM JST - 26th August

ihope2eatwhales -

You keep avoiding / fobbing a direct answer to the simple question of what constitutes terrorism as opposed to criminal acts.

Criminal charges against the ss and terrorist charges are vastly different.

Entangling a propeller may or may not be very dangerous but does it constitute a crime…

Posted in Anti-whaling activists slam decision to issue international arrest warrants at 12:52 PM JST - 26th August
browny1 at 10:04 PM JST - 25th August

ihope 2eatwhales still hasn't given a clear definition of what is a terrorist in his own mind. Fobbing is not an answer.

The authorities are seeking criminal charges for entangling a propeller with rope and throwing smoke candles (according to the above relevant article).

So I just wanted some clarification…

Posted in Anti-whaling activists slam decision to issue international arrest warrants at 10:04 PM JST - 25th August