Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité – A Package Deal

Posted by Jim Harper

News that France will suspend football (soccer) games at which “La Marseillaise” has been booed reveals how the famous credo of that country has fallen into disuse.

A liberal approach toward speech – giving Tunisians in France the liberté to boo their country of residence – would communicate powerfully that France is stronger than such slights – yet still welcoming of Tunisians as frères et soeurs.

The booing wouldn’t last long, as the Tunisians would recognize and appreciate the égalité légale accorded them by France.

Fin.

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