Grim Milestone Approaching

As rioting in France reaches its 12th day, the grim two-week milestone approaches. France will, when the two-week mark arrives, have to re-examine itself in light of the continuing violence with no real resolution in sight.

As the "unrest" becomes an "uprising" France must admit to itself it has a "quagmire." Police are utterly incapable of handling this, so they must withdraw immediately. It's time for talk. France must bring in the European Union and its negotiators so that all can sit at the table and hammer out an accord that is acceptable to all parties.

A new agreement that respects the rights and integrity of the Islamo-Arab Franks is clearly needed in order to stop the violence. They must be given their own lands and communities. And, since France bears the historic responsibility for its racist policies, it must also bear the financial responsibilities of this impoverished community until it can become self-sustaining.

Unless, of course, the money is needed in other parts of France for important social programs. In which case, never mind.

No blood for benefits!