This morning I was listening to Radio France International over the internet
and there was a story about reports of Japanese politicians showing the
world how sexist they can be.

There is Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuo Fukuda who is is quoted as saying
that given young women's provocative style of dress, "there is room for
leniency" for rapists as men are "black panthers." Earlier, Liberal
Democratic Party lawmaker Seiichi Ota, reportedly said gang rape is a sign
of virility.

The news of these leading politician's remarks have been reported on
throughout Europe, America, and Asia. Is this really the type of news
coverage they want for Japan?