US soldier charged in Japan for rape of minor
As an American, the news of a US soldier being charged in Japan for the rape of a minor fills me with disgust and shame. The repeated incidents involving US military personnel assaulting individuals, especially minors, in countries where they are stationed is not only abhorrent but also a grave violation of the trust and safety that the host country extends to them. It is troubling to see such heinous acts tarnishing the reputation of the entire US military overseas.
The fact that this latest case involves a minor who is younger than the age of consent in Japan, which is 16, adds another layer of horror to an already reprehensible situation.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker