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To: luvbach1
“Hope the CEO does not commit hari kiri.”

Doubtful. That honor was reserved for Japanese captains in the IJN who ran their ships aground.

12 posted on 02/26/2010 4:43:37 PM PST by Polynikes (Haakkaa Paalle)
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To: Polynikes

Well, Japan actually has a high suicide rate, because it’s sometimes actually considered the “morally responsible” thing to do.

So yes, the culture remains, even though Hara Kiri is no longer practiced.


13 posted on 02/26/2010 4:47:48 PM PST by MetaThought
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