Abe Passes Controversial Bill Boosting Japan Surveillance Powers
Apparently it is<p>> <i>needed to bolster counter-terrorism precautions ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics</i><p>but:<p>> <i>Under the bill, terrorist groups or criminal organizations could be punished for the planning of 277 crimes, which range from arson to copyright violation</i><p><i>Copyright violation</i>? Seriously? Copyright violation is a terrorist act or a part of <i>planning</i> a terrorist act?