Opposition resort to 'ox-walk' tactics

Opposition resort to 'ox-walk' tactics

TOKYO, Japan - In a last-ditch effort to delay voting on the controversial wiretapping bills Aug. 12, opposition Diet members employ the ''ox-walk'' tactics, in which they deliberately walk slowly from their seats to cast their ballots.

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