There are of course, those who would disagree with my headline.
I refer to 1st January 2008. This is the day that the French government has selected for the banning of smoking in public places in the République.
On arriving here, nearly three years ago, I had a nice smug feeling: I thought that the French would never tolerate the kind of health fascism so fashionable elsewhere in the European Union (shortly to become another République). I was wrong.
I refer to 1st January 2008. This is the day that the French government has selected for the banning of smoking in public places in the République.
On arriving here, nearly three years ago, I had a nice smug feeling: I thought that the French would never tolerate the kind of health fascism so fashionable elsewhere in the European Union (shortly to become another République). I was wrong.
However, as part of the obsequies for the passing of a great era I attach here a video (source IHT.com) which is a pretty good summation of how all the powerless ones feel.
I am with them - 100%
A bientôt
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