[lentulusgracchus]

"Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy, who's been the target of a great deal of criticism for calling the rioters 'scum'....."

No punishment is too draconian for calling them a name and getting it absolutely right -- and then having them prove you right, into the bargain. Off with his head!

[razorback-bert]

calling the rioters 'scum'

Truth is, he didn't call them scum.

[Pharmboy]

The rioters may have a particular dislike for Sarko since his grandad on mom's side was a Jew (Sarko was raised Catholic, though).