The Bleu Blanc Rouge account relayed the words of world champion Jimmy Gressier on the ongoing violence in France. Gressier said he did not understand the protests against workdays from 8 AM to 6 PM nor the damage and fires to fire trucks. He reminded that, according to him, four firefighters had lost their lives in the fire this summer while carrying out their mission. He contrasted their commitment with the acts targeting emergency vehicles and argued that work was not an injustice, that effort was not oppression, and that violence could not be a demand. He also highlighted the paradox of destroying a truck that could later be called upon to provide assistance, before calling for change. The account praised Gressier's statement, believed it might attract backlash against him, and asserted that the majority of the French shared his opinion. #JimmyGressier #Violence #Valeurs (translated)
