Kiichi Inoue (
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Death
editOn December 16, 2010, Inoue died of pneumonia at the age of 78.[3]
Controversy
editFollowing the Sasebo slashing in 2004, where a 11-year old girl murdered a 12-year old girl, Inoue referred to Girl A, the murderer, as genki (vigorous, lively), a word with positive connotations. He also remarked that "Men have committed thoughtless, harsh acts but I think this is the first for a girl. Recently the difference between men and women is shrinking." These comments drew criticism from women's groups.[4]
References
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政治 家 情報 ~井上 喜一 ~". 2007-12-03. Archived from the original on 2007-12-03. Retrieved 2023-01-13.{{cite web}}
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井上 喜一 |衆議院 議員 の実績 |国会 議員 白書 ". kokkai.sugawarataku.net. Retrieved 2023-01-13. - ^ "
神戸 新聞 |社会 |元 防災 ・有事 法制 担当 相 、井上 喜一 氏 が死去 ". 2010-12-19. Archived from the original on 2010-12-19. Retrieved 2023-01-13.{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "School slaying a sign of gender equality: minister - Taipei Times". www.taipeitimes.com. 2004-06-05. Retrieved 2023-01-13.