The riots in Paris are regrettable but I am astonished about the number of people who expressed surprise that this sort of thing could happen in France. Back in April 2003, I pointed to Barbarians at the Gates of Paris and in the light of recent events it makes chilling, prophetic re-reading.
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Of course, I remember.
Besides, it was a time-bomb of sorts that was bound to happen sometime or the other. Then again, contrary to popular beliefs, France _has_ some revolutions, you know?
*ahem*