If France can't defend itself, why should America rely on it?

When Notre Dame Cathedral burned in 2019, the world mourned. It was apparently a tragic accident, and there was universal grief that one of the well-known symbols of French identity, the place of Napoleon’s coronation, and a beauty of Gothic architecture, was burned.

The town hall for Limoges, France, is now also burning. Unlike Notre Dame, this was definitely no accident. The Louvre Museum is currently closed because protesters have blockaded the entrance. One hopes that French officials have plans to protect the world’s most beloved artwork as the riots continue.