French authorities seem unable to quell the Intifada (riots)

For a 17th consecutive night, French youths torched cars and properties in cities all over France. But, adding a positive dimension to this reign of terror, the immigrant parents of these disaffected arsonists are now marching defiantly in the streets by day. Instead of fanning the flames, however, they are demanding constructive dialogue with French authorities about what needs to be done, and not merely said, to stop their children from taking their fiery frustrations to the Champs-Elysées and Eiffel Tower.

Alas, France's state-of-emergency measures – including imposing a ban on public gatherings and ordering curfews – have done little to put out the flames.

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