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Thousands of burning cars have sensitised France and pushed its government to greater accountability

By David Applefield

Published: November 19 2005 02:00 | Last updated: November 19 2005 02:00

From Mr David Applefield.

Sir, I am an expat American who has lived in the notorious Seine St Denis suburb of Paris for decades. Americans in particular should be made aware that Paris is not burning. They should not cancel their trips to Europe and caricature images of a blazing Eiffel Tower shown in the US are unfair.

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