It looks like the French are having real problems with almost two full weeks of riots. The social situation for many African and Arabic types, regardless of where they were born, seems to be in real trouble. Unemployment in France is high. Many economists would argue it's the French and to a lesser extent the European Union's inability or lack of will to adapt.

The French leadership is in a real crisis because they don't know entirely how to deal with this problem and they won''t unless the are willing to discuss some very fundamental issues.

Nearly half of their national budget to farm subsidies. Many of their services are socialized and there are many other issues, like difficulties competing with imported Chinese goods, rising fuel costs etc. France is going to have to make some real societal changes in a number of areas. They may be able to quell the current rioting but unless they fix some of the problems, then will happen again. Some are saying this is primarily a cultural issue but I would argue that point. In most places, people are a lot easier to get along with if they have a warm bed and plenty of food and some other nice things. They may argue some but they generally don't riot...at least not until their footy team loses.

posted by Stithmeister @ 11:26 PM
 
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