Posted on 01/15/2015 1:09:48 PM PST by glorgau
Edited on 01/15/2015 4:12:03 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
A Malian described as a "hero" after he helped hostages at a Jewish supermarket to hide during last week's Paris attacks will be awarded French nationality Tuesday, Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said.
Lassana Bathily, who has lived in France since 2006, had applied in July last year for French nationality, and Mr Cazeneuve, praising his "bravery", said in a statement he would be given it at a ceremony on Tuesday.
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One turd is worth a thousand Obamas.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
My good sir, you have insulted fecal matter world wide!>>>>>>>>>>>
That means more than one turd of the US population are Obama supporters. Oh how the nation does need a severe preemptive suppository!
I’m happy that this guy did what he did, but I don’t know why something like this is played up as him being a “hero.” He did the decent thing. He should be admired for that but it seems like we are celebrating what should be commonplace in society.
Only in the case of the death merchants at Gitmo or a traitorous wretch like Bergdahl.
(I know you included justice and common sense but this is of course a presidency at war with such concepts.)
Am glad they’re doing that....after 7 years in France he applied last year for citizenship...so with all considered they’re doing a good thing by this fellow....and should do more IMO.
This is also a good political move...
He’ll be dead in a year...
The French are not that dumb.
Is that supposed to be an honor?
No. However, I could imagine them doing something incredibly stupid really fast.
‘Becoming a citizen of France is a reward? Kidding.’
He is now privileged to pay an 80% income tax.
I had a public school teacher say it was a privilege to pay taxes. The IRS calls it a contribution.
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