underage drinking in Japan

[godwine]

Nice.. Bring a whole new meaning to "Responsible Adults"

I love the future of this planet.....

[Fooflowers]

Originally Posted by Tsuwabuki

My government teacher always said "It's not illegal unless you get caught; so don't get caught.

Says the serial killer with 23 dead bodies under his patio O_O

[chachava]

Originally Posted by Tsuwabuki

My government teacher always said "It's not illegal unless you get caught; so don't get caught. For some of you that will mean never doing it."

I'm pretty sure murder is still illegal, even if you don't get caught...

However, if your government teacher is Japanese, that expression explains the attitudes of many people in power over here hahahaha

[Tsuwabuki]

He was explaining the justice system (at least in America). His argument that you must be prosecuted and proven guilty. Therefore if there is not enough evidence for you to be "caught" (not just arrested or stopped, but actually convicted) then it doesn't matter.

What's practically illegal is committing a crime and then leaving evidence. Some people are just sloppy, whether it's speeding, taxes, or murder. Best for them not to commit a crime at all if they want to avoid the consequences.

I haven't sped in three years, because every time I did, I got caught. So now I just don't speed.

[godwine]

Originally Posted by Tsuwabuki

He was explaining the justice system (at least in America). His argument that you must be prosecuted and proven guilty. Therefore if there is not enough evidence for you to be "caught" (not just arrested or stopped, but actually convicted) then it doesn't matter.

What's practically illegal is committing a crime and then leaving evidence. Some people are just sloppy, whether it's speeding, taxes, or murder. Best for them not to commit a crime at all if they want to avoid the consequences.

I haven't sped in three years, because every time I did, I got caught. So now I just don't speed.

Hmm.. agree.. and good for you.. .but thats what makes thing scary though, while we have laws/rules in place, we keep reminding ourselves and others that "Its not a crime, not unless you get caught doing it"