Isn't anyone in France worried that taking a hard line could lead to an Al-Qaeda recruiters dream?
IMHO, I believe that Al Qaeda is already there and with a definite plan. Surround Paris then take it by storm. Those guys are looking at the high ticket items on the Champs Elysee. Al Qaeda needs the publicity right now for an upstroke on recruitment and show of force in Europe. I'd look for the boarding up of business in Paris soon if this rioting isn't handled, and I don't think it's going to be pretty.