"Yellow vest protests 'economic catastrophe' in France"
According to the BBC News article updated seven hours ago, there have been four consecutive weekends of yellow vest protests in France against economic catastrophe. This includes high fuel prices, expensive living costs, and more economic standards that affect the everyday civilian. Protests started on November 17, where 282,000 people grew together to protests. The police got involved, and one person died, 409 were injured, and 73 were put in custody. At the second riot on November 24, 166,000 protesters showed up, with 84 of them being wounded and 307 placed in custody. The third yellow vest protest on December 1, had 136,000 people protesting, with 263 ending up wounded and 630 in custody. Most recently, the December 8 protest against 'economic catastrophe' had 136,000 protestors, 118 of which were injured and 1,220 of which wound up in custody.
The people of France have every right to protest against the 'economic catastrophe' in France, especially regarding the high costs of living. This, though it is international, connects with U.S. history. The Americans rebelled against Britain when they were placed under heavy taxations, which sent the economies into a state of economic catastrophe. Though the American rioting was less peaceful, it yielded the country's freedom and eventually the abolition of slavery.
This is really like France's second revolution. I wonder how this is going to turn out.
ReplyDeleteI had not heard this. Thank you so much for your analysis of this issue. It's really worrying and I'm so glad you brought it to my attention.
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