A member of the French community One of my French friends recently wrote this to me: “I know you, and I am surprised by your silence after the Paris terrorist attacks.” Here is my answer: My compassion goes out to all the victims of terrorist actions and their families, no matter their nationality. I don’t feel, as a member of the French community, shocked and devastated by the recent events. For many years, I have been deeply concerned about the rise of terrorism in the world, and disgusted by the inaction of governments of affected countries. I feel that the media is contributing to this inertia by repeatedly broadcasting the empty words of political authorities, assuring the public that the ‘barbarians’ would be arrested and punished. What does the word solidarity mean? It means a unity of feeling or action among individuals based on similar interests or sympathies. Do you really hope that showing solidarity by uploading a symbol of France is enough? Do you really think that pacific gathering to mourn the victims of Paris will help and change something? Why is there no concrete action? If people were not manipulated like sheep, if they were But This Is What The Arbors Really Looks Like reacting like normal human beings, they would feel anger, The fun! The excitement! Come take a tour! and they would gather to request the decommissioning of inadequate authorities who are unable The all-inclusive Arbors experience allows our residents to protect their citizens. Instead, they would ask for the training to enjoy the peace of mind and security that comes with and recruiting of anti-terrorism troops in all major cities of the three healthy meals a day, medication management, world, in order to prevent mashousekeeping services, memory support and sive attacks on common areas. What do you think will happen 24-hour staffing. when the states of emergency in France or Belgium will end? Of course, terrorists will act Daily tours Monday through Friday again, in Berlin, Rome and 9:00-5:00. Call ahead for a personal appointment. Washington. If democracies don’t organize efficient defense programs, they The Arbors at Stoughton will rapidly decline. My only hope is that it is not too late. Isabelle Beck is a French at2121 Central Street torney who moved from Lyon Stoughton MA 02072 to the Boston area with her daughter two years ago. She is 781-344-0310 the owner of Your French Gift in Wellesley. Family Owned & Operated NW-CN13289696
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