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In Japan, stealing even a small amount is treated harshly. Recently, I recall that a member of Abe’s cabinet lost his political career because his staff mis-all
by nihonde 7y ago
In Japan, stealing even a small amount is treated harshly. Recently, I recall that a member of Abe’s cabinet lost his political career because his staff mis-allocated a few hundred dollars worth of lunch receipts, which were erroneously charged to public accounts. Some people see it as disproportionate, but remember that you are expected to be even harsher in judging yourself in these situations. There’s a whole secondary wave of shame if you don’t one-up the required penalty voluntarily.
- ekianjo 7y ago> stealing even a small amount is treated harshly. You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. Numerous politicians have been found stealing public money for their own benefit and I am still waiting to see any of them going in jail. Some even make a comeback on the scene so the whole idea that shame ends your career is a big joke.
- nihonde 7y agoI’m going to overlook your incredibly insulting tone and just cite a few readily-available sources in English: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/10/25/national/politics-diplomacy/trade-minister-isshu-sugawara-resigns/ https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/10/25/national/politi... http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201910260032.html http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201910260032.html https://www.bbc.com/news/business-46267868 https://www.bbc.com/news/business-46267868 https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20190405/p2a/00m/0na/002000c https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20190405/p2a/00m/0na/00...