What's wrong with Europe? (from DER SPIEGEL)

Social divisions in today's French society run along ethnic and religious lines, and they also signify deep cultural rifts....
The strict separation of church and state, a sacrosanct pillar of French government, has become an illusion. Jihad may not be what's inspiring the rioters, but Islam is undeniably an inseparable component of their self-identity. Islam strengthens their sense of solidarity, gives them the appearance of legitimacy and draws an unmistakable line between them and the others, the "French."

The more peaceful cousin:

Cyber rioting in France (from DER SPIEGEL)

"You don't really think that we're going to stop now? Are you stupid? It will continue, non-stop. We aren't going to let up. The French won't do anything and soon, we will be in the majority here."

Wolfgang