Could this ever happen here (in the United States) without Consequence?

[yuiyoshida]

Wet Cop:http://www.japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/view/wet-cop

Children pour a bucketful of water on a policeman during a summer festival at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine in downtown Tokyo on Sunday.

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	YES
	1 (14%)
	Maybe, It could happen without Consequence..
	0 (0%)
	Absolutely NOT! Are you kidding me???
	4 (57%)
	Depends on what city or state..
	2 (29%)
	I am surprised it happened at all!!!
	0 (0%)
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[Uncle Joe]

1. Probably not, but here's how you can stop a nightmare.

Thanks for the thread, yuiyoshida.

[onecent]

6. Adorable!!!

[davidpdx]

2. I've never been in Japan longer than for the day for my Korean vias issuance

But it sounds like there is a different type of relationship between citizens and the police there. In the US there is a hostile relationship between citizens and police most of the time. Here in Korea, I wouldn't say it's as great as in Japan in terms of interactions with police, but it is MUCH better than in the US.

[BainsBane]

3. Maybe if the boy was white

Definitely not if he was black. The most minor things kids do are being criminalized today. He's probably end up being tased if not wore.

[oldandhappy]

4. It has a festival and probably to be expected!

[rock]

5. Maybe, but only if you implement my suggestions

Dress code for cops:
1) take away their uniform (they must go around in underwear);
2) take away their guns and ammo belt;
3) take away a shoe from one foot; the other foot must wear a swim flipper;
4) require that they carry a bucket of water which is full and must be accounted for at the end of the shift (we call this "open carry&quot ;
5) wear a red, round rubber nose;
6) must have their billy club inserted into their ass when on duty (with no more than the handle showing);
7) Must shave their head and have a bathroom plunger struck to it;
8) No sunglasses allowed!

Note that they can still hand out tickets and give lawful orders. But this should make them a lot less intimidating and provide lot's of entertainment for the kids!

[NightWatcher]

7. This ice bucket challenge has gone too far. Stop already

[AsahinaKimi]

8. Seriously no...

Not even in San Francisco!