政治｜自民党幹事長が鶴保氏に注意 / Politics | LDP Secretary-General cautions Tsuruho.

Summary

At a gathering in Wakayama City, Yoshiyasu Tsuruhō, a member of the House of Councillors from the Liberal Democratic Party, sparked controversy with his remark, “Fortunately, there was an earthquake in Noto.” In response, the LDP’s Secretary-General, Moriya, issued a stern warning to Tsuruhō.

Tsuruhō later apologized for his lack of consideration regarding the statement and retracted his comments. This incident has also sparked a broader discussion about the qualities expected of politicians.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, what do you think about Congressman Tsuruho’s statement? Saying it was lucky there was an earthquake is a bit strange, right?
Log: Yeah, that statement is definitely problematic. An earthquake is a bad event for everyone, so saying it’s lucky shows a lack of consideration.
Chako: Exactly! Most people would think that! But why would he say something like that?
Navi: Politicians need to be very mindful of the impact their words can have. This statement was particularly inappropriate.
Chako: You’re right, we really have to be careful with our words!

Admin’s Note

I was taken aback by Representative Tsurubo’s remarks. Politicians, being in a position that requires careful consideration of their words, should be particularly mindful, as such statements can undermine public trust. Every time an issue like this arises, it makes me reflect on the qualities expected of politicians. As integrity and expertise are essential, I hope discussions about what constitutes appropriate statements will continue in the future.