Japan Deploys Army to Fight Bears
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Japan has deployed its army to manage an increasing bear population, sparking a discussion on gun control and wildlife management, with some commenters criticizing Japan's approach in comparison to the US.
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jleyank
about 2 months ago
1 replyYou can tell Japan is not a free country. A free country, such as the US, fully supports the right to arm bears. /s
bdangubic
about 2 months ago
damn :)
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