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This was already debunked: 'Professor Pflugfelder evidently needs to study Japanese history a little better because after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 th
by chrismealy 16y ago
This was already debunked:
'Professor Pflugfelder evidently needs to study Japanese history a little better because after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 there was widespread looting and rioting, and during the firebombings of WWII looting was a common practice. If these are deep cultural roots, they only go back about two generations'
http://partialobjects.com/2011/03/is-looting-our-default-reaction-to-trouble/ http://partialobjects.com/2011/03/is-looting-our-default-rea...
- kentosi 16y agoI just read the article, and the one main point s/he makes that struck me is that in Japan, as opposed to Katrina, the citizens KNOW that they'll be looked after. Comparing the situation to here in Australia where we had floods and hurricanes, it's the same: we know that the government will look after us. So I agree with him/her. It's got nothing to do with culture/etc. Because if you take away all the efforts the government and international community are making, then I bet the situation in Japan would be totally different.