Posted on 07/11/2004 5:47:35 AM PDT by veronica
VERSAILLES, France - A young woman and her baby were attacked in a suburban train near Paris on Saturday by unidentified men who drew swastikas on her stomach with a pen in what police said was an anti-Semitic assault.
The six attackers who were armed with knives clipped the 23-year-old woman's hair, and cut her t-shirt and pants before drawing three swastikas on her body.
The men of North African origin also overturned the pram with her baby of 13 months.
In the attack they robbed her backpack which contained her identity papers, a bank card and 200 euros ($250).
Police said the attackers erroneously assumed the woman was Jewish because she was living in Paris' posh 16th district.
"Only Jews live in the 16th district," one of the men was quoted as having said.
French President Jacques Chirac expressed his horror and condemned what he called "a shameful attack."
The perpetrators must be found, held accountable and condemned with the full severity of the law, a statement issued by his office said.
French Interior Minister Dominique de Villepin asked police to find the attackers within the shortest possible time, his ministry said in a statement.
The attack was "all the more serious because it was marked by racism and anti-Semitism," he said.
That was a very shocking article....
Yea! I've referenced that same article twice here! Vanity Fair does the best independently researched articles! I also forgot his name... just to be fair, Paris doesn't keep records of rapes either.
I like your idea of an expanded quota. The french jews are so incredibly educated and innovative, and they all LOVE America. I just met 2 in the past week who had worked in the States (one in Florida, and one in NYC) and when their working contract ended they had to leave. (and when you think of all the illegal aliens... it's unbelievable)
There was no mention of any witnesses in the original article. Perhaps you are not aware of the countless faked hate crimes which are perpetrated on the general public. All I asked for was a little back up and I found it myself so don't get your panties in a knot.
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No. Jewish people need to stop running away to Israel every time something bad happens. Instead, they need to take up arms against the Muslim enemy.
They're either Hindus or Buddhists. No doubt about it...none whatsoever.
This time around, make EVERYBODY ELSE wear an emblem except the Jews. That's more in line with the Europeans' "Please don't hurt me, I'm not Jewish" mind-set.
The woman is Australian, not Jewish so where is the incentive for a hoax? Except by you of course?
Most street crime in Western European cities is carried out by North African and ME types. The leftist government leaders who let this filth in over the decades should be rounded up and jailed for their nation-destroying treason.
The Frenchies are sort of "Johnnie come latelies" after trashing the Jewish French for the last several years. Their muslim population is going to take over their "wonderful" country if they don't get their butts in gear.
"Why didn't any of the red-blooded real men on the train come to her defense?"
Yes, really, this is very disturbing.
I spent a week in France last month. First visit. And the last. Beautiful countryside. Absolutely hideous people. Perfect candidate for a neutron bomb, IMHO.
"Absolutely hideous people"
Don't hold back, let us know how you really feel.
I must say I did not care for the French Canadians at all when I was there. (It's the furthest I've ever gotten from the NY Metro area). The shopkeepers, etc. were very abrasive. I did not like how they'd snatch up the money for a purchase, as though they were afraid you were trying to steal from them. A most unpleasant group. I like Celine Dion though, she seems to be a nice person.
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