The French law protecting those who speak funny is a real crime

The French law protecting those who speak funny is a real crime 44In the preface to Pygmalion, George Bernard Shaw wrote: “It is impossible for an Englishman to open his mouth without making another Englishman hate or despise him.” As of last week, any French citizen who follows suit risks a prison sentence and a hefty fine. While the French electorate (like the rest of us) endures [...]

Published November 29, 2020 at 01:11PM. Read full article at Politicians in the News Portal.

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