Some time later, a world support effort was organized to protest these murders and for freedom of expression by light shows of the French Tri Color. Almost every national capitol did it EXCEPT Washington! This was after the Obamas had upgraded the White House exterior lighting for colors. They showed that off with the 'rainbow' when the Supremes nixed the Marriage Act but for this terrorist attack, the Obamas could not be bothered! So simple, so easy but not interested.
There was also an invitation by Paris and the French Government for world leaders to walk by that building in solidarity against terrorism. The US Rep was the Ambassador to France. Most other countries sent their leaders or significant substitutes. Could it have been that Barrack was worried that Joe might take a wrong turn even then?
Informative post. Great stuff.