Elaine - that was sorta my point above. Every country/municipality has it's own rules for protests. Carol it was not political it was a comparaitve statement as to what is allowed in those municipalities. We have the right to protest, just as the French do. It was clear in watching it unfold two weeks ago where those bounds were, and to Elaine's point when the Gerdarmes were allowed to get involved. When they did it was quick and decisive. I may not agree with everything they were asking for, but I try to remember that I am a visitor in their country.