I'm sure it's not just an American phenomenon.
Posted on 01/01/2008 2:09:03 PM PST by traumer
PARIS, January 1 (RIA Novosti) - Vandals burned down 372 cars in France, or about the same number as last year, French news radio France Info said on Tuesday citing police sources.
Vandalism ahead of and during big holidays has become a bad tradition in France in the past few years. However, police said last night was relatively quiet, with 259 people arrested for hooliganism and 4 policemen receiving light injuries.
"Globally, last night was relatively calm, without any serious incidents. There were few clashes with police while tension in troubled neighborhoods was considerably less pronounced than in previous years," police said.
A total of about 25,000 policemen, including 4,500 in Paris, were on duty on the New Year night across the country to ensure law and order.
My daughter gave me a “My Cousin Vinny” DVD for Christmas. This reminded me of it. I think I’ll go watch it.
It’s those rascally “youth” again...
What, no Goths?
They do 4 cars in the US and every major TV station has their verson of "HooliganWatch 2008" and FoxNewsAlerts are going off every 22 seconds.
I'm sure it's not just an American phenomenon.
But I don't know what "it" is that they are doing something about. At least they are doing something. Looks like they are winning the war against parked cars.
Those crazy Frogs and their traditions...
Is it red wine or white wine while burning a Peugot to ring in the New Year in Paris?
It’s just a quaint French custom. We set off fireworks; they torch a few (hundred) cars. Who are we to judge?
Have to say this; but is their President still out of the country with his honey?
Check for mud in your tires, then your good to go. :^)
More “Angry Youths” eh?
They should raise taxes and condemn George Bush - that’ll fix the problem.
I’ll be the first to say...Muslims.
France. Kinda like Detroit, but bigger.
Just torching the cars that ethnic Franks won’t torch.
SARCASM ALERT!
Listen here, buster. I’m an American Frog and I have never burned a car in my life. So, stop stereotyping those of us who are of French descent! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I must go consume my delicious crossiants arranged in the shape of the Eiffel Tower. Oui!!! :)
all it is, is a number that represents how may car arsons that will go unsolved and nothing done about from new year...
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