(08-07-2022, 11:21 AM)Newsroom Wrote:Yes, there are certain countries where this wouldn’t be as shocking, but in a developed nation like Japan you don’t expect it to happen but it could happen anywhere, if the wrong person gets access to someone like that. And I guess you it highlights why world leaders need protection for life after leaving office.(08-07-2022, 09:59 AM)Humphrey Hacker Wrote: Shocking news. I always thought Japan was a peaceful nation. RIP.
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Well to be fair, most networks are commenting on that very fact hence the shocking entire of it all.
I think in many ways this is even more shocking internationally than it happening to their present leader, as he is certainly a more recognisable face.