France is banning the sale of fireworks on its biggest national holiday after protesters used them as weapons against police - eviltoast

The ban is in effect through Bastille Day in order to prevent “serious disturbances” to public order, the French government announced Sunday.

  • potterpockets@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Well tbf the Storming of the Bastille was (off the top of my head) two monarchies, two empires and two republics ago. Not to mention any communes, committees of public safety, or directories. How can you blame them for getting confused?? /s