French Riot Police are OK w/ Drinking & Carrying...

[PUCKER]

Interesting, eh?

"French riot police threaten to strike over alcohol ban"

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A little snippet:
"They were wearing body armour and carrying weapons as they sipped from beer and wine bottles. Some were also smoking."

[WildBill]

Interesting, eh?

"French riot police threaten to strike over alcohol ban"

A little snippet:
"They were wearing body armour and carrying weapons as they sipped from beer and wine bottles. Some were also smoking."

The only thing surprising to me is that some of them were drinking beer.

[gigag04]

Unionized depts up north are allowed to drink on duty from what I've heard.

[OldCannon]

Unionized depts up north are allowed to drink on duty from what I've heard.

Boy, those yankees sure are crazy!

[PUCKER]

Interesting, eh?

"French riot police threaten to strike over alcohol ban"

A little snippet:
"They were wearing body armour and carrying weapons as they sipped from beer and wine bottles. Some were also smoking."

The only thing surprising to me is that some of them were drinking beer.

Ah, good catch!

[Tamie]

Unionized depts up north are allowed to drink on duty from what I've heard.

That explains a lot.

[wgoforth]

French gun for sale: Never fired and dropped once when drunk

[FL450]

As I understand it until a few years ago long-haul Air France pilots were allowed to have a glass of wine with their meal.
I think the French like the Russians function better with a little than without.

[speedsix]

Interesting, eh?

"French riot police threaten to strike over alcohol ban"

A little snippet:
"They were wearing body armour and carrying weapons as they sipped from beer and wine bottles. Some were also smoking."

The only thing surprising to me is that some of them were drinking beer.

...it was light...

[WildBill]

Interesting, eh?

"French riot police threaten to strike over alcohol ban"

A little snippet:
"They were wearing body armour and carrying weapons as they sipped from beer and wine bottles. Some were also smoking."

The only thing surprising to me is that some of them were drinking beer.

...it was light...

That would be even more surprising.

[Shoot Straight]

I wouldn't be surprised at them drinking Kronenbourg or a nice Belgian ale.

On the other hand, German beer.....