Pros and cons of Mr. Abe’s national funeral Ruri Miura in mourning clothes “ Spreading to other points of discussion ”: J-CAST TV watch[Full text]

“Mezamashi 8” on the 27th (September 2022) reported the situation around the state funeral venue after 8:00 am. At the beginning, the MC, Shosuke Tanihara, said, “There are various voices, but this morning has finally arrived. After this, the state funeral of former Prime Minister Abe will be held for the first time in 55 years.” “There are still many voices of opposition, such as a large-scale demonstration march scheduled for today, but what kind of state funeral will it be?” And the screen switched to near the flower tribute venue that was set up for the general public.

Caster Yoshiyuki Tanaka said, “Since the flower offering itself starts at 10:00 am, gates are still set up around the area, but there are really many people with flowers. He came from Saitama in the middle of the day and said, “I want to convey my thoughts as soon as possible.” Although it is about 1 km away from the venue, there are many police officers and large vehicles, and the atmosphere is gloomy. I will,” reported.


  • Nippon Budokan, the venue for the state funeral (photographed in 2014)

  • Nippon Budokan, the venue for the state funeral (photographed in 2014)

Demonstration meetings and march videos of pros and cons are also introduced

The program also showed footage of demonstrations calling for “abolition of state funerals” held in various places yesterday, and demonstration marches by those who support state funerals “in favor of state funerals.”

Ana Takahiro Nishioka displayed the FNN poll on the implementation of the state funeral in the studio, saying, “When it was carried out on the 20th and 21st of last month (August), 40.8% were in favor and 51.1% were against. This is the 17th of this month. By the 18th, 31.5% were in favor and 62.3% were against.”

Tanihara commented, “I have the impression that opposition is increasing as time passes.” “While there are various opinions, the state funeral will be held today. What do you think?” asked the commentators.

Ruri Miura (International Politics Scientist), wearing a mourning dress, said, “If you have a strong opinion, it’s a big reflection of the conservative opposition. The first thing you should say is “ It should be a defense of democracy, such as “I will not tolerate terrorism”, “Protect the freedom of speech”, or “Protect politics”, but I wonder if it has spread to other points of discussion. I plan to participate, but even if I have something on my mind, it’s not my hobby to say a lot on that day.”

Yoichiro Tateiwa (journalist) has pointed out that “there are problems with the process” regarding the state funeral. “Democracy is not the result. Doing good politics is not democracy. Can you do it?” and introduced the response of the British parliament to the interview. “‘The Queen’s state funeral doesn’t need to be resolved, but for anyone other than the queen, in other words, the monarch, the parliament must make a resolution.’ This is normal. I don’t think so.However, if we don’t think about the process at this time, this day will become a state funeral for democracy.I approach this day with a sense of danger.”

(pinoko)

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