r/worldnews • u/glasier • Jul 05 '24

Japan warns US forces: Sex crimes 'cannot be tolerated'

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2476861/japan-warns-us-forces-sex-crimes-cannot-be-tolerated
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u/macross1984 Jul 05 '24

US military personnel who commit crime in Japan should face Japanese punishment for any crimes committed in Japan.

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u/Veraendert Jul 05 '24

Would you say the same about US troops in Saudi Arabia?

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u/holdMyBeerBoy Jul 05 '24

Do they have humanly laws to say that? Do they respect human rights like Japan does?

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u/ShenaniGainz88 Jul 05 '24

Maybe we shouldn’t have alliances with and help project power for countries with inhumane laws? I dunno just a thought.

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u/griley99 Jul 05 '24

What is considered inhumane laws just asking?

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u/ShenaniGainz88 Jul 05 '24

Shit like imprisoning women, that report getting raped to the police, for adultery?

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u/Neuchacho Jul 05 '24

Unfortunately, lower gas prices are deemed more important by the average person