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For point 3, it sounds like you’re saying that Japan has either a more abusive or cruel police force than the USA or a larger proportion of people locked up. I
by smcl 7y ago
For point 3, it sounds like you’re saying that Japan has either a more abusive or cruel police force than the USA or a larger proportion of people locked up. I can only go by news stories and reputation, but I’d be really surprised if either of these were true.
- philwelch 7y agoIt’s not “cruel” to enforce the law, nor does it require mass incarceration because people react to incentives. I suspect Japanese culture may be another important factor, however.
- Hamuko 7y agoNo really, the best word to describe their police force is "bored". https://www.economist.com/asia/2017/05/18/as-crime-dries-up-japans-police-hunt-for-things-to-do https://www.economist.com/asia/2017/05/18/as-crime-dries-up-... Police officers spent a week of their time watching an unlocked trap car with a crate of beer inside it.