They are protesting against overmighty Government.
I wonder why many FReepers are sneering at this.
.....”I wonder why many FReepers are sneering at this”....
Speaking for myself...their protest went way way beyond what would be called a protest to rioting, destruction and attacking police officers.
Further what began as a protest against tax’s ended up with every body’s grievances. And when this degree of violence Paris had, where you’re destroying your city and hurting people, you have lost entirely whatever message you were trying to make.
Additionally, the French voted for socialism so what did they expect....a free ride for all? Somebody has to pay for the system they also voted for.