This verdict is a bittersweet relief

for the Japanese people, who have been left grappling with the trauma of Abe's assassination for far too long. It's astounding how a country that prides itself on its discipline and respect for authority can be so woefully unprepared to deal with gun violence

. I mean, three years on from the event, and Japan is still grappling with what constitutes an adequate security protocol?
The Unification Church connection is definitely a fascinating aspect of this case

- it raises questions about the intersections between power, ideology, and social influence in Japanese society. And let's be real, Abe's death has sparked some serious introspection about Japan's relationship with its own right-wing extremism

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It's also worth considering how Japan's gun laws will evolve from here

- are they due for a serious overhaul? Will this incident serve as a catalyst for meaningful change, or just more of the same inertia

. One thing's for sure: it's time to have some honest conversations about individual freedoms vs public safety in Japan

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