Beyond Stupid

[den4]

[Buraku]

12 hours !!

other news and reports on this issue

http://www.pripix.com/features/pachinko.htm

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2004/09/07/2003201939

http://slate.msn.com/id/2063086/

http://forum.japantoday.com/Suicidal_Parents_kill_Daughter%2FSon/m_15895/tm.htm

A girl died after a garbage truck ran over the cardboard box she had been playing in while her mother was busy with pachinko, police said.
A 57-year-old male teacher of a prefectural high school here skipped class, leaving his students to study themselves, to go to a pachinko parlor almost every day.
An 11-month-old girl died of dehydration in the back of her parents' car here while they were off playing pachinko, police said

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at least in the USA this kind of event causes outrage..
..in Japan its like 'whatever' , where's the next victim ?

[Andocrates]

First 2 links were interesting, the third link lost you all credibility.

[Buraku]

First 2 links were interesting, the third link lost you all credibility.

the Msn link ?
I thought the msn link was ok it was a good read, we have to keep in mind its not only Japanese that kill their young ones. Cruelty from parents also happens in the west, so its not a bad idea to look at it from another perspective

[goldenboy_ge]

That's really sad.

[Caustic Saint]

at least in the USA this kind of event causes outrage..
..in Japan its like 'whatever' , where's the next victim ?

You're not serious, are you?

The US is the country that invented the "L'il Sizzler."
1. Leave the kid in a car on a hot day while you're off doing whatever.
2. Let kid roast.
3. Act distraught when you "discover" that your child is dead.
4. Play the grieving parent card.
5. No charges will be filed because "you've suffered enough."

It's the perfect crime and it happens every summer.

[Samurai_Jerk]

5. No charges will be filed because "you've suffered enough."

That's only true if you're a woman.

[dimwit]

The only thing that amazes me is that on one in this country seems to be aware of the term 'Gambling Addiction'. No recognition, no treatment, no awareness of the social costs.

[FG Lurker]

The only thing that amazes me is that on one in this country seems to be aware of the term 'Gambling Addiction'. No recognition, no treatment, no awareness of the social costs.

Come on, that's not surprising at all!

You know who owns/controls all the pachinko parlours right?

And you'd have to be living under a rock to not know that those same gentle folks regularly pay off elected lawmakers & the police.

Try picketing outside a pachinko parlour.......

[DJEB]

Try picketing outside a pachinko parlour.......

Or throwing a molotov cocktail through one at 3am.

[dimwit]

Try picketing outside a pachinko parlour.......

Or throwing a molotov cocktail threw one at 3am.

Oh, that's okay, as long as it is located next to a Donki store.

[Mels]

Actually, Japan has a big Gamblers Anonymous program. But, I do not know if many people attend because many would think it would be an embarrassment. There is a GA website with information and meeting times.

There are Indian casinos popping up all over the country here. In California, there was a big push to stop building the casinos, but it is politically driven. The state needs money. But, there are many people who can gamble for enjoyment, and those that cant.

The suicide rate for Compulsive Gamblers is growing. Canada and Autralia are the same..Basically, every country. GA is in many countries around the world.

I had a friend in GA and learned a lot about how bad it is out there. Many people leave their kids or pets in the car to play in the casinos. SAD and Many do get off...men too.

Sorry to hear about the baby dying.....it is something that happens everday here in the US. Something has got to give eventually....

[DJEB]

I reckon to be a gambling addict one has to possess the ability to completely ignore logic - not that that is something entirely unique ([url=http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12557#post12557&highlight=#12769]"It will be interesting to look back on today's events one year from now. Iraq will be exposed for having WOMD..." Thu Feb 20, 2003 3:56 pm[/url]).

[Andocrates]

First 2 links were interesting, the third link lost you all credibility.

the Msn link ?
I thought the msn link was ok it was a good read, we have to keep in mind its not only Japanese that kill their young ones. Cruelty from parents also happens in the west, so its not a bad idea to look at it from another perspective

Sorry, I was joking about the Japan Times message board link. I did read all the other links.

[tomasurii]

I reckon to be a gambling addict one has to possess the ability to completely ignore logic - not that that is something entirely unique ([url=http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12557#post12557&highlight=#12769]"It will be interesting to look back on today's events one year from now. Iraq will be exposed for having WOMD..." Thu Feb 20, 2003 3:56 pm[/url]).

Yes! I agree.

[cliffy]

I reckon to be a gambling addict one has to possess the ability to completely ignore logic - not that that is something entirely unique ([url=http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12557#post12557&highlight=#12769]"It will be interesting to look back on today's events one year from now. Iraq will be exposed for having WOMD..." Thu Feb 20, 2003 3:56 pm[/url]).

Yes self delusion(sp.?) is a major part of a gambling addiction, sad but true most gambling addicts have no concept of impact on others with their actions.

And yes this is only my opinion, based on ten years work in a Casino and having two close relatives who are gambling addicts.

[DJEB]

And yes this is only my opinion...

I seem to remember that your opinion is usually a very sensible one... But that's just my opinion.

[cliffy]

Thanks DJEB