Showing posts with label Christiane Taubira. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christiane Taubira. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

#FRANCE: Justice Min. Wades into Ferguson Riots; Blames US Racism; Tweets That Cops May Kill Toddlers Next

[world politics news]


France's black Justice Minister Christiane Taubira on Tuesday waded into the Ferguson, Missouri shooting death of Michael Brown, quoting reggae singer Bob Marley on Twitter and pondering whether American police may next target toddlers as young as 12 months old. (Tweet below) She later explained that she had wanted to express solidarity "in an extremely painful situation."
"How old was Mickael Brown? 18. Trayvon Martin? 17. Tamir Rice? 12. How old next? 12 month? 'Kill them before they grow' Bob Marley"

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

#FRANCE: Justice Min. Fails to Sing National Anthem, Calling it "Karaoke"; Resignation Demanded

[world politics news]


French Justice Minister Christiane Taubira is facing calls to resign after failing to sing the French national anthem during a pubic event, then comparing the performance of the famous Marseillaise to singing "karaoke."