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Murder of Lola: the right of politicians to ask questions

10/18/2022, 6:49:13 PM


COUNTERPOINT - Between amalgamation and denial, there is room for reflection, position-taking and decision-making.

Elisabeth Borne questioned by Marine Le Pen on her

“migration laxity

The boss of the RN castigated by the Prime Minister for her

“indecency

The appalling assassination of Lola has turned into a political fight.

It was predictable.

Was it preventable?

Is it even necessarily reprehensible?

Since Sunday, the reactions of elected officials and partisan officials have been described as “recovery”.

This accusation is also a way to be heard on this drama.

By definition, any event that strikes, moves or shocks public opinion has its place in political debate.

And if, from Sandrine Rousseau to Éric Zemmour, the reactions have multiplied, it is because everyone, whatever their sensitivity, has understood that silence, even out of respect due to the family, would not be understood.

As perilous as the indecency trial, there is the suspicion of indifference.

From little Aylan Kurdi, stranded on a Turkish beach, to George Floyd, suffocated during his arrest, passing…

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