http://disqus.com/by/Kalani/enSat, 31 Jan 2009 06:03:39 -0000http://rokdrop.com/2009/01/28/is-this-the-end-of-osans-juicy-bars/#comment-5724137<p>The Stars and Stripes article is indeed curious -- Anjung-ni and Shinjang Mall are two different entities. Mr. Kim from Anjung-ni had his problems with Taliento, while the Osan AB folks were remaining open with no problems. Loved that little bit at the bottom of "Love Taliento" -- when I have the photos on my site of the signs that would have wanted him to return to Afghanistan and WORSE!!! Yep, news stories sure get "curious."</p><p>But the main thing is that protests only happen after the bar owners association reach an impasse with the base. The 28 Jan meeting being reported as "cooperative" is strictly b.s. since you don't have protests unless you're butting heads.</p><p>Just an old-timer and non-bar runner for 30 years, it sure looks like the new wing commander has fallen into the trap of mixing up the MORAL issue of human trafficking and the LEGAL issue of prostitution. If he has, he will soon realize that the Korean National Police (not the riot police you see at the gate) control the situtation legally. These are the KNP stationed at the Songbuk Farmer's Market police box which just REOPENED after almost two years absence after moving to Seojong-ni.</p><p>If the Wing Commander has stepped into that cesspool, he will be up to his eyes in shit in a very short time. Many of you remember the spin-offs and ramifications of this stance and the troubles it can bring. I sure hope the new Wing Commander hasn't fallen into the trap of arranging "sting operations" off-base where he has no legal jurisdiction. He will soon be up to his eyeballs in kimchi. </p>KalaniSat, 31 Jan 2009 06:03:39 -0000