French New Year's Celebration

For some reason, the wholesale destruction of property is considered a tolerable way to traditionally celebrate the New Year in France. More than 330 cars were set on fire in the suburbs of Paris. Since the number increased a mere nine from the previous year, the Interior Ministry noted that there is "stability in the phenomena of urban violence." I guess that means the thuggery has plateaued.

To add to this sad comedy, one imbecilic French apologist, sociologist Michel Wieviorka, stated the violence is "response from victims of social exclusion to our society of consumption."

So, there you have it. In France, there are no crimes, just responses from victims.