My initial sense watching the video was a society that responded wtf let’s see what is taking place versus….get Abe down. It is almost as if lack of this happening is why it happened. I mean, I’d rather have none of it. But Abe should have been taken to the ground after the first show by security.
The first security lapse–not noticing the attacker approaching from behind–was sheer complacency. The second security lapse–not reacting to the first shot–was a total lack of continued training. Professionals constantly train when not on-duty so that reactions to things like this are automatic. Japan’s security details probably got a certificate from Acme Security then never did any additional practice or training afterwards.
That guy with the pink tanktop and slapstick haircut on the telly had more on-the-ball security guards when I tried to snap a pic of him in Ginza that time.
Despite being surrounded by dozens of noisy, flushing middle aged housewives, the bodyguard still spotted my attempt to take the shot from 14.68 metres away, and was able to interject himself between me and the MMA talent whilst making a deflective X sign with his arms.
I had no choice but to execute a tactical withdrawal.
[https://www.newsweek.com/2024/05/10/japan-leader-china-north-korea-threat-1894730.html](https://www.newsweek.com/2024/05/10/japan-leader-china-north-korea-threat-1894730.html) by newsweek
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You can see the contrast between Korea and Japan when it comes to protecting their former head of state:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZciXO7YRSmE
My initial sense watching the video was a society that responded wtf let’s see what is taking place versus….get Abe down. It is almost as if lack of this happening is why it happened. I mean, I’d rather have none of it. But Abe should have been taken to the ground after the first show by security.
The first security lapse–not noticing the attacker approaching from behind–was sheer complacency. The second security lapse–not reacting to the first shot–was a total lack of continued training. Professionals constantly train when not on-duty so that reactions to things like this are automatic. Japan’s security details probably got a certificate from Acme Security then never did any additional practice or training afterwards.
That guy with the pink tanktop and slapstick haircut on the telly had more on-the-ball security guards when I tried to snap a pic of him in Ginza that time.
Despite being surrounded by dozens of noisy, flushing middle aged housewives, the bodyguard still spotted my attempt to take the shot from 14.68 metres away, and was able to interject himself between me and the MMA talent whilst making a deflective X sign with his arms.
I had no choice but to execute a tactical withdrawal.
I am saddened to hear that story.