Hamasaki Ayumi and Avex face investigation by Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department

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Originally Posted by ayumisrael

And even if she had a permission, wouldn't it be just the same? The roads there would be blocked and stuff so the only difference would be is that she has a permission to do it (and block the roads).

It wouldn't. It's completely different. When roads are blocked after being planned, signs can be placed and the routes are redone during a low traffic period (late night) in order to avoid traffic jams (that's one of the zillion reasons why traffic engineering exists lol). It's completely different from having the streets shut all of a sudden. Also, they could also have denied the permission if they considered the event might cause too much trouble even if planned beforehand. People can't "steal" the city public space all to themselves, even if for a moment, without that city consenting so. In my country, you'd need the city's representative -the mayor- permission in order to do something like that, because it would sorta mean that that city's population is in agreement with the event and any consequences it might bring.

On a side note:

I know it's not Japan, but in my country, which is democratic, you need the mayor's permission in order to make any great changes in houses and buildings, because they have to file a report about the public safety of what's going to be constructed and then allow or refute it. People mistake democracy with freedom. They aren't synonyms. A 100% free "Heartplace lyrics-like" person would be free to make crimes or whatever they'd like to do, which would hurt democracy.

Originally Posted by ArchangelLegend

This is not about equal rights. This is about her and the effects of what can happen when a popular celebrity starts bringing a lot of attention to herself on the public streets. Any celebrity should have the responsibility to notify what they intend to do so others can prepare especially if there's going to be road blocks. That way the police, medical personal, or firemen can plan accordingly in case of an emergency. This is a smart thing, Ayu will look very bad if someone didn't get to the hospital on time because she wanted to promote her book.

People may have the same rights, but everyone has different responsibilties. Ayu should know better. Most people don't have that responsibilty so they can freely walk whereever they want. Ayu cannot or should not, so I strongly disagree with what she said. I encourage everyone else to disagree with her statement because it's healthy, that shows we are concern for her public image, but more importantly, the safety of others.

I pretty much agree with everything said here. couldn't have put it in a better way