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Mother, baby attacked on Paris train after mistaken for Jews (perps of "North African origin")
AFP-Haaretz ^ | 07-10-04

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.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: arielsharon; france; frenchjews; israel; jacqueschirac
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To: sinanju

That was a very shocking article....


41 posted on 07/11/2004 8:10:28 AM PDT by technochick99 (Sanctimonious prig, milquetoast critic, proudly posting since 1999.)
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To: sinanju

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)


43 posted on 07/11/2004 8:12:34 AM PDT by Sarah
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To: Dubya2004
Maybe you're right, however I heard that many Jews from Israel want to become EU citizens.
45 posted on 07/11/2004 8:36:59 AM PDT by Grzegorz 246
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To: Dubya2004; iconoclast

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.


46 posted on 07/11/2004 8:49:02 AM PDT by RGSpincich
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To: Dubya2004
The notion that this is some kind of hoax, flies in the face of not just the facts...

Fly this

47 posted on 07/11/2004 8:57:15 AM PDT by RGSpincich
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To: zip; BOBWADE

ping


48 posted on 07/11/2004 9:32:08 AM PDT by Mrs Zip
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To: yonif

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.


49 posted on 07/11/2004 9:32:11 AM PDT by Holden Magroin (Liberalism is not a philosophy; it is a mental disorder)
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To: veronica
The men of North African origin...

They're either Hindus or Buddhists. No doubt about it...none whatsoever.

50 posted on 07/11/2004 9:37:21 AM PDT by rickmichaels (Liberals can kiss my Canadian ass)
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To: randog
Mistakes like this would be avoided if the French just marked all Jews....maybe force them to sew Stars of David on their clothing or tatoo them.
(I wish I was kidding, but don't think the French haven't already thought of this).

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.

51 posted on 07/11/2004 9:39:24 AM PDT by Oatka
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To: RGSpincich

The woman is Australian, not Jewish so where is the incentive for a hoax? Except by you of course?


52 posted on 07/11/2004 9:40:02 AM PDT by dennisw (Once is Happenstance. Twice is Coincidence. The third time is Enemy action. - Ian Fleming)
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To: RGSpincich
Mother, baby attacked on train
The Australian, Australia - 20 hours ago
... cash. Police said the attackers erroneously assumed the woman was Jewish because she was living in Paris' posh 16th district. "Only ...
53 posted on 07/11/2004 9:42:09 AM PDT by dennisw (Once is Happenstance. Twice is Coincidence. The third time is Enemy action. - Ian Fleming)
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To: veronica

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.


54 posted on 07/11/2004 9:48:17 AM PDT by dagnabbit (Islamic Immigration is the West's Suicide)
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To: veronica

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.


55 posted on 07/11/2004 9:48:33 AM PDT by hgro
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To: muir_redwoods

"Why didn't any of the red-blooded real men on the train come to her defense?"

Yes, really, this is very disturbing.


57 posted on 07/11/2004 10:05:06 AM PDT by jocon307 (Nor forgive!)
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To: veronica

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.


58 posted on 07/11/2004 10:10:28 AM PDT by Euro-American Scum (A poverty-stricken middle class must be a disarmed middle class)
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To: Euro-American Scum

"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.


60 posted on 07/11/2004 10:14:57 AM PDT by jocon307 (Nor forgive!)
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