Did you hear about riots in Paris?

French are rioting in protest of new carbon tax.

"The anger is mainly over a hike in the diesel fuel tax, which has gone up seven euro cents per liter (nearly 30 U.S. cents per gallon) and will keep climbing in coming years, according to Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne. The tax on gasoline is also to increase four euro cents. Gasoline currently costs about 1.64 euros a liter in Paris ($7.06 a gallon), slightly more than diesel," the AP says.

I guess the French people don't believe that a tax will curb 'climate change".

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pedrohedgerow · 61-69, M

I admire the people of France.Rather than moaning and sitting on their backsides,they make their grievencies known.

Budwick · 70-79, M

@pedrohedgerow Yeah, nothing better for society than to burn down the places where society lives and works!
[sarcasm]

pedrohedgerow · 61-69, M

@Budwick Nothing is worse for society than to accept without question any taxes or laws passed,green lighting the way for further increases.
(TRUTH)

Budwick · 70-79, M

@pedrohedgerow So, burning the place down is the correct response?
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pedrohedgerow · 61-69, M

@Budwick There are many ways to respond,and any action taken needs to be effective,giving cause for concern to those making changes.Writing letters of complaint is laughable and ineffective.I do not claim it to be the best response,but it is far better than the apathetic responses shown elsewhere.

Budwick · 70-79, M

@pedrohedgerow I am suggesting something BETWEEN nothing and burning the place down.

When leadership refuses rational discussion, time for new leadership!

pedrohedgerow · 61-69, M

@Budwick So was I!Whats YOUR solution?...o0

Budwick · 70-79, M

@pedrohedgerow Did you bother to read the comment you are responding to?