Financial Times (February 3)
“The killings of Mr Goto and Mr Yukawa show that no nation — however pacifist its culture — is immune from the mindless violence of Islamist militants. Japan’s response at this moment must be one rooted in international engagement, not renewed isolation.”
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Chicago Tribune (December 7)
“Complying with police commands doesn’t seem to guarantee you won’t get shot at, choked or killed. At least if you are a black male.” The nation is soul searching after a string killings by police has raised attention to the disturbing reality. “A young black male… is 21 times more likely to be the victim of such a killing than is a young white male.”