Surge in French Police, Army Sign-ups after Paris Attacks
 Good that the French spirit is not dead, as has been claimed. Train all who can handle it, to have an unorganized militia known and available during future excitements. | [AnNahar] La Belle France's emergency services and military have seen a surge of interest from young people keen to join up after watching the Gay Paree attacks unfold on television.
"During the attacks I saw all these emergency workers helping people voluntarily. I just felt powerless sitting in front of the TV and I said to myself that I wanted to help people as well," music student Simon Chaudemanche told AFP.
The police, fire brigade and armed forces have all reported a jump in young people asking about careers -- or like Chaudemanche, wanting to volunteer for a few months.
Posted by: trailing wife 2015-11-27 |