Andy-hughes, //Xenophobia and a fear-provoking media - always a lethal combination. //
Nope. Can’t think of another reason France would be twitchy about Islam. As you said on another thread:
//Simple trust in the inherent goodness of the average human being, and looking at what is there, not what the media tells you is there - will get all of us through, and we can all relax and enjoy life!//
There you are, France. Listen to andy-hughes who has all the answers – and good luck with getting the Muslim population, who care nothing for the much quoted (on AB at least) “liberté, égalité, fraternité’ to join you in this idealistic love-fest! You'll be making daisy-chains and dancing around maypoles together before you know it!