Paris: 13 th Nov dead over 350 wounded
How do we respond? There is no excuse for barbarism.
How do we respond? Barack Obama: "Once again, we’ve seen an outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians. This is an attack not just on Paris, it’s an attack not just on the people of France, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share." © 2015
How do we respond? David Cameron: "My message to the French people: Nous sommes solidaires avec vous. Nous sommes tous ensemble. We are with you. United." © 2015
How do we respond? Brendan O’Neill: "This was a despicable act, an unspeakable assault. Neither French militarism nor alleged ‘Islamophobia’ comes even close to justifying it. Nothing does. And it was an attack not only on the good people of Paris but on everyone who values living in a free and open society where fear has no place.” © 2015
What is Paris? Probably the most beautiful city in the world.
What is Paris? Henry Miller “When spring comes to Paris the humblest mortal alive must feel that he dwells in paradise.” © 2015
What is Paris? James Thurber “The whole of Paris is a vast university of Art, Literature and Music… it is worth anyone’s while to dally here for years. Paris is a seminar, a post-graduate course in everything.” © 2015
What is Paris? Paris is a grown up city. A place where you can fall in love with life. Paris is the soul of Europe and home to millions of North Africans. Paris is the birth place of modern secular democracy. Every great artist and thinker is forced to reckon with Paris and through its torments understand our own. © 2015
What is Paris? Liberty, Equality, Fraternity! Paris is where the French revolution was won and the age of Enlightenment began. Paris has seen many struggles the Paris commune in 1848, the failed student revolution of 1968 and the struggles with Islamicists – Charlie Hebdo. Through all of this the words of the French revolution echo around the world. © 2015
What is Paris? If Paris represents one thing it is freedom. This is what we should defend. The freedom to think and say what we think. The freedom to live our lives with others who share the value of freedom. The freedom to learn and dream. Your freedom to be who you want to be. © 2015