Daniel Krieger
Journalist, 42 (American)
I don't see any benefit in corporal punishment, whether at the hands of teachers or parents. Though this was common practice just about everywhere in a less enlightened era, it's time for Japan to fully embrace the 21st century and penalize teachers who still think hitting children will teach them something. They need to overcome their laziness and figure out more strategic ways to discipline kids.
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