No Looting in Japan?

JonnyPistachio

This is a good article:

http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2011/ ... an/?hpt=T1

"Many have pointed to the popularity of Japan's distinctive Buddhist and Shinto religions as well as how the values of conformity and consensus are considered virtues in their culture. That's one explanation, but it probably has something to do with remaining true to your moral code even in the darkest hours."

I can't imagine stooping to looting in a time of crisis.

WaveRyder

not even gonna touch this one. This has political incorrectness written all over it.

keeponrockin

We learned about this, basically comparing why it happens in the US and Canada compared to Asia. The USA is a much more individualistic society, which has lead to some of the greatest innovation the world has ever seen, but also leads to potentially ugly situations in 'every man for himself' scenarios, where the Japanese are a much more community based culture.

Idris

keeponrockin wrote:

We learned about this, basically comparing why it happens in the US and Canada compared to Asia. The USA is a much more individualistic society, which has lead to some of the greatest innovation the world has ever seen, but also leads to potentially ugly situations in 'every man for himself' scenarios, where the Japanese are a much more community based culture.

much more community based, yet still is one of the most innovative countries in the world, and has been for many years.

Perhaps that would indicate that it's American culture that is the problem, as America is also very community based. Just not in the same way?

LikeAnOcean

MrAbraham wrote:

keeponrockin wrote:

We learned about this, basically comparing why it happens in the US and Canada compared to Asia. The USA is a much more individualistic society, which has lead to some of the greatest innovation the world has ever seen, but also leads to potentially ugly situations in 'every man for himself' scenarios, where the Japanese are a much more community based culture.

much more community based, yet still is one of the most innovative countries in the world, and has been for many years.

Perhaps that would indicate that it's American culture that is the problem, as America is also very community based. Just not in the same way?

It's not American culture that's the problem. It's world culture. Looting went on in Chile, Haiti, Thailand, England.. just about wherever there's a disaster it happens, even more so in many places than the U.S. It's not strictly a U.S. Problem.

America has poverty, because of an unbalanced capitalism. as long as the rich get richer, the poor will not care about anything, because they don't have much. We have a shit education system too.

Idris

LikeAnOcean wrote:

MrAbraham wrote:

keeponrockin wrote:

We learned about this, basically comparing why it happens in the US and Canada compared to Asia. The USA is a much more individualistic society, which has lead to some of the greatest innovation the world has ever seen, but also leads to potentially ugly situations in 'every man for himself' scenarios, where the Japanese are a much more community based culture.

much more community based, yet still is one of the most innovative countries in the world, and has been for many years.

Perhaps that would indicate that it's American culture that is the problem, as America is also very community based. Just not in the same way?

It's not American culture that's the problem. It's world culture. Looting went on in Chile, Haiti, Thailand, England.. just about wherever there's a disaster it happens, even more so in many places than the U.S. It's not strictly a U.S. Problem.

America has poverty, because of an unbalanced capitalism. as long as the rich get richer, the poor will not care about anything, because they don't have much. We have a shit education system too.

Does not mean that the poor will not care about anything because they don't have much. Not really fair to say that,

Of course it's not just a US problem, but I was referencing the difference between Japan and the US in regards to innovation and culture, did not really say that it was only a US problem. As I do not think or feel that way.

Also, American culture has and is influencing the world culture, both negatively and positively at times. But not quite balanced, it would be fair to say more negatively.

Godfather.

I wonder what the laws are on looting in japan ? not that it really matters but here in the states people loot at the first chance they get, it's like free shoppping day during a disasters or riots, I think looters should be shot when they're caught.

Godfather.

Kevinman

Does not mean that the poor will not care about anything because they don't have much. Not really fair to say that,

Of course it's not just a US problem, but I was referencing the difference between Japan and the US in regards to innovation and culture, did not really say that it was only a US problem. As I do not think or feel that way.

Also, American culture has and is influencing the world culture, both negatively and positively at times. But not quite balanced, it would be fair to say more negatively.

That is your opinion. A freedom you have as an American. Freedom is also an influence America has on the rest of the Wolrd. An influence that I believe is much more important than all the negative influences you think America has combined.

Blockhead

Japans culture values HONOR and RESPECT above all else. That starts with a stong upbrining and involved parents. These same aspects are not seen/priority in the poor/inner city areas of the US.

gimmesometruth27

Blockhead wrote:

Japans culture values HONOR and RESPECT above all else. That starts with a stong upbrining and involved parents. These same aspects are not seen/priority in the poor/inner city areas of the US.

here we go again with the racial stereotypes..... :problem:

LikeAnOcean

gimmesometruth27 wrote:

Blockhead wrote:

Japans culture values HONOR and RESPECT above all else. That starts with a stong upbrining and involved parents. These same aspects are not seen/priority in the poor/inner city areas of the US.

here we go again with the racial stereotypes..... :problem:

I hope you are being sarcastic. Nothing of race was mentioned above. "culture", "poor" have nothing to do with skin color..

Blockhead

gimmesometruth27 wrote:

Blockhead wrote:

Japans culture values HONOR and RESPECT above all else. That starts with a stong upbrining and involved parents. These same aspects are not seen/priority in the poor/inner city areas of the US.

here we go again with the racial stereotypes..... :problem:

Please show me in my above post where I reference a race? Its pretty sad that you would jump to a race conclustion from reading my post.
You need some real world experience, its hard to believe your 35 and this naive...

JonnyPistachio

LikeAnOcean wrote:

MrAbraham wrote:

much more community based, yet still is one of the most innovative countries in the world, and has been for many years.

Perhaps that would indicate that it's American culture that is the problem, as America is also very community based. Just not in the same way?

It's not American culture that's the problem. It's world culture. Looting went on in Chile, Haiti, Thailand, England.. just about wherever there's a disaster it happens, even more so in many places than the U.S. It's not strictly a U.S. Problem.

America has poverty, because of an unbalanced capitalism. as long as the rich get richer, the poor will not care about anything, because they don't have much. We have a shit education system too.

This is exactly what i've been thinking.
I've also been wondering if Japans social/economic disparity between the rich and poor is different.
I never hear about the extrememly poor there or that there is a huge gap between the rich/poor.

I also think it has a lot to do with thier culture.

Jason P

Things can and do change based on past experience. For instance, when New York and a good portion of the northeast lost a power grid a few years back, everyone remained calm, civil, and respectful of others. It obviously had to do with the fact that New Yorkers had gone through the traumatic events surrounding 9/11. Had the blackouts occurred in the 90's, rioting and looting most likely would have occurred during a city-wide blackout.

BinauralJam

Jason P wrote:

Things can and do change based on past experience. For instance, when New York and a good portion of the northeast lost a power grid a few years back, everyone remained calm, civil, and respectful of others. It obviously had to do with the fact that New Yorkers had gone through the traumatic events surrounding 9/11. Had the blackouts occurred in the 90's, rioting and looting most likely would have occurred during a city-wide blackout.

I was in a elevator when that happened, luckly they go to the ground floor and open when the generator kicked in. That was a long hot night, but everybody was cool.