JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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- English Instructor (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe)
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peachy871
There is a lot of anger and frustration. But the media is playing up the exceptions to the rule. The following first-hand account sounds a lot more reliable to me:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/21/opinion/21trouillot.html
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peachy871
No one was forced, they have every freedom to turn their heads and look elsewhere...books, video, the window, across the aisle, etc.
The point is not that people had to endure some kid saying his prayers. He was saying his prayers to himself. Not pushing it on anyone else, not forcing anyone to pray alongside him. Just a well-behaved kid minding his own business, really.
But yes, the tefillin is not seen all that often and yes, I agree, it would definitely cause some unease and fear among passengers unfamiliar with it. Even if someone were to have at least an inkling what it is, what's to say that something isn't hidden inside the boxes?
At any rate, the kids explained, the crew probably didn't understand the explanation or weren't sure, but it all worked out in the end. I think erring on the side of safety was the right thing to do. They did their jobs well.
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peachy871
Say what you want about the article but having foreign-born, now Japanese, politicians in any kind of elected seat, no matter how low the level is, is a definite sign that times are changing. As with most changes, things usually start out slowly but eventually gain momentum and with time, changes will happen faster and faster. These guys have the foot firmly in the door; the old farts who like to hide behind the protection of their red tape and enjoy cushy kickbacks and bribes will be on their way out. Japan is not big on loud, sudden changes. The change will come bit by bit from men like those above and other Japanese policitians, who will bring about change from the inside, pushing the old ways overboard.
As for the citizenship issue...hopefully the Democratic Party pushes hard to have the dual citizenship bill enacted.
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peachy871
Until they aren't there anymore, then what?
No one is asking the Japanese to give up their culture and way of life. They are asking them to take a break on one species of tuna for a little while so that the species can be replenished and humankind can continue to eat it for years to come. Taking this break will ensure that this "way of life" can continue, not end.
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peachy871
Browny1...if people of Muslim religion and Christian religions actually followed the truth of their religions, this senseless slaughter would not occur. Both religions, to put it very basically, are supposed to teach peace, a love and respect for their fellow humans. But somehow, it gets all twisted around and some groups on both sides try to pervert their faiths to justify hate and violence that they inflict. Which, in turn, spawns more hatred against each other. Vicious circle that needs to be stopped.
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peachy871
Actually there are a few countries who are going to open their immigration doors a little wider to refugees from this quake.
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peachy871
If the fact that they are lightweight is their main selling point, thus making it newsworthy, why isn't the weight mentioned in the article? Anyone know the stats on them?
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peachy871
lol...I was thinking the same thing, Sarge!
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peachy871
The two best posts on the entire thread. Said everything everyone else is saying, a lot more directly, on the head and they didn't even need to use half the words most posters took the time to type! LOL Love it!
Mexicanish at 02:14 PM JST - 16th January
They're worried about a ban and their argument is 'it's an attack on our culture!'
What?
What?!
Okay... so what is it when you fish the tuna out of extinction and you can't eat it anymore. At all. What is it then?
guest at 02:15 PM JST - 16th January
Okay... so what is it when you fish the tuna out of extinction and you can't eat it anymore. At all. What is it then?
Part of your history...?
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peachy871
Well-said yabits. It is nice to see that so many countries are pitching in and doing what they can. It must be horrible down there. I have read first-hand accounts from a friend who lives in Haiti; going through what these people are going through is just unimaginable. I count my blessings every day.
And as for those helping out down there, it must be tough to be making the decisions which planes they can take and which they can't each day.
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peachy871
I don't think anyone needs to criticize any country in there giving aid. Why? Because they are giving. Giving food, supplies, water, medicine, shelter, time, and people. Yeah, perhaps certain things could have been handled better...learning process for next time...God willing there won't be a next time quite like this.
Posted in: Why is there so much criticism of the quake relief effort in Haiti, whether it is of the U.S., Japan, China or others?
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peachy871
Because it is easy for us to sit here on our comfortable butts and think that we know everything and how to do it. And of course, what posters sitting in front of their computers know is much more valid than what people who actually are doing something, know.
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peachy871
Yes, there are a lot who are ranting, but definitely not most. Tune 'em out. The U.S. and MANY other countries are pitching in. That is all that people should care about. There will always be those who will criticize the reasons behind the aid. And those are the same individuals who would rant on if the U.S. didn't pitch in. The military needs to be sent in or else there would be a bunch of humanitarian workers all knifed to death for their supplies. And it isn't just the U.S. sending in military.
People are also accusing Japan of not helping...they are; perhaps they could help more, but the point is, they are there. And if I do recall correctly, I had read another article some time back that stated Japan was planning on giving its support during the "third stage". Which meant long term aid. I think their take on it was to come in not at the very beginning (glad they are now!) but to be in there for the rebuilding and putting Port-au-Prince back together. I only ever saw that article once and Japan's strategy has never been mentioned again.
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peachy871
I guess it just depends on who you are talking to in Japan. The people I talked to about Haiti expressed their disbelief at how terrible the destruction was, we talk about how horrible the Kobe quake was and how much worse it is in Haiti. And they get emotional thinking about how horrible it must be and what those people are going through. A couple of my friends have even already made donations. Not so indifferent. Don't get me wrong...what coverage there is about it seems to be minimal and the gov't seemed to be dragging their heels on getting help over there. But not every Japanese person is as apathetic as we may think.
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peachy871
It is easy for us to sit here and read this and get angry because the aid is there but the planes carrying it aren't allowed to land. But we aren't there and can't see with our own eyes the conditions the U.S. military has to work with. I would imagine they are doing what they can. But things in there are dangerous and they have to make sure that what supplies and aid do land aren't hoarded by a few scammers, that others who get food, water or medicine are macheted to death for it, that all those who need help the most get it.
Yes, the aid is needed now, but getting it out to people and keeping them safe after they get it, has to be established first.
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peachy871
That is a tough one tclh...doing so risks even more mayhem, perhaps. There are a lot of people out there with machetes, guns, etc, willing to kill other people just for a cup of water, imagine what they would do to others in order to horde rations like that. I really don't know everything about how that the aid is organized, but my guess is that troops need to get in there to protect the people who come for food. Enough people have died already.
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peachy871
That is so true! And just imagine what he or people like him would be saying if the U.S. didn't do anything!
Posted in: What do you think of the international response so far to the Haiti earthquake?
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peachy871
While the U.S. was not the first there (geography enabled other countries to arrive sooner), they were one of the first and are indeed sending a huge amount of aid; no one on here disputes that. It's just that statements that the U.S. is the only one doing something about this earthquake or that the U.S. is the only country who ever helps Haiti are actually incorrect information. That's all.
I agree with michaelqtodd...it is wonderful to see the world come together at a time like this. Just sad that it is for something so terrible. My thoughts and prayers are with the families left behind looking for or mourning their loved ones and with the rescue workers who will have to summon a lot of strength to deal with what lies ahead for them.
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peachy871
Oh, while we sit and have rants comfy in front of our computers, rest assured that all those people heading to Haiti to lend a hand, while they should be applauded, are NOT going to want the applause or an ounce of praise when they return. They are going to see and experience things that hopefully none of us on here ever will.
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peachy871
Wow. Soapbox much? Try doing a little homework on a topic before hissing and spitting like that.
Look, the point here is people are in the middle of a horrible disaster. Every country who gives their time, money, supplies and people to go to Haiti and lend a hand should be applauded. And as for the first fifteen posts or so...read them. Read all posts to this point. There are a variety of opinions on here, including lots of support for the U.S. Not sure what you were looking at.
ashika1009...what on Earth are you going on about?? Perspective is indeed important...and while I respect that your perspective is all about the U.S. constitution, it is a totally different perspective than mine. I am worried about the people of Haiti and the many people from other countries who are living there. Call me crazy but when I hear the word "earthquake", my mind doesn't immediately jump to political documents.
Pat Robertson called. He was his lack of logic back.
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