27 November 2007

A Tale of Two Cities

"Today, Interior Minister Michèle Alliot-Marie offered her condolences to the young woman’s relatives and friends. The latter have not gone on a rampage."

"They have not torched train carriages nor have they arsoned train stations."

"The French authorities do not fear they will turn to violence in the coming nights, either. One wonders why."

"Is there no 'anger that needs to be expressed'?"

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