There is no political connotation (to the march). This is a demonstration by the people of France who are more than outraged by what happened.

An investigation is underway. What is certain, and important today, is that a young man was tortured for weeks in general indifference.

I understand the anger of Muslims. And I understand the anger among religious Muslims at publications like these.

A nation of monkeys with the throat of parrots. [Fr., Une natione de singes a larynx de parroquets.]

Ye sons of France, awake to glory! Hark! Hark! what myriads bid you rise! Your children, wives, and grandsires hoary, Behold their tears and hear their cries!

Over in France, people knew Chazz. Over here, you're a musician. Over there, you're an artiste.