Hi Frenchy

I don't work that far from Seine, Saint-Denis, 10-15 mins down the road. Levallois hasn't been touched so far. There have been a few cars in Massy and Palaiseau that got torched. Three of which on the car park of my residence. But to be honest I think these are profiteers. Set fire to your car blaim it on the riots and claim it off the issurance.

Watching the TF1 and the others I just can't help getting the feeling that the telly is fuelling more of the trouble than informing. "Hey mum did you seem me on telly throwing that...." Like some one said riots make TV.

While the politicians are saying alot, which is part and parcel of being a politicain, I know, aren't actually doing very much. Except of course being seen on telly.

The solution, well I don't believe tear gas, rubber bullets et al will resolve the reason for the riots. I like you believe using such tactics will increase the unrest and give further fuel to the riots.

Helicopters were out last night and the curfews in some districts seemed to have a calming effect with fewer incidents reported this morning. I don't for a second believe this with go away soon. But if people pause for a moment and think a little ( asking a bit much there ) then maybe there will be some hope.