R6 Midterm 2016

Midterm R5

Mon Gateau

Passé Composé et L'imparfait

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Mifterm R4

Je Suis Charlie

Dear Mom and Dad, If you have been watching the news I'm sure you have heard about the tragedy that struck Paris. Charlie Hebdo magazine headquarters was attacked on January 7, just a week after they published cartoon images of Muhammad. As most of us know any physical representation of Muhammad is forbidden in the Islamic law. Two Muslim extremists broke into the building and shot and killed 12 people including Charlie Hebdo staff members and 2 policemen, as well as injuring many others. After two days of massive searching the two extremists were found and killed in a deli outside of Paris. I wanted to let you know that I am currently safe in my apartment, 71 Rue de Saint-Louis en l'ile in the 4th arrondissement, watching the news on this horrific event. Since the event there has been many gatherings and peace walks throughout Paris, mourning this tragic event. Many people hold papers saying "je suis Charlie". In my opinion I believe that the deaths of these people does not justify the inconsiderate cartoons that Charlie Hebdo released. Every human is allowed to have their own opinion whether other people like it or not. Charlie Hebdo is a satirical magazine so their job is to get a reaction out of people but I do not think that they were expecting or deserved this type of reaction. I understand why the extremists were so upset, but they should have realized that killing is not the answer nor will it help anything. Charlie Hebdo broke a major law in their religion and I think they should have been more careful and considerate before releasing them. In 2011, they were firebombed for showing another image of Muhammad. They should have taken this attack as a hint to how strongly some people felt about this law. Although Charlie Hebdo did disrespect the Islamic law they do have a freedom of speech and defiantly did not derisive to be killed for it. Both sides should have acted more considerately. Well I just wanted to check in and tell you that I'm fine. love you both!

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