We went tot Sainte Chapelle and viewed the magnificent chapel. The history of France is fascinating and I now have a better understanding of the evolution of a country that was ruled by a monarchy then went thru various transformations of a republic to a more inclusive government that provided for the people. Today the effects of a government that protects the population from an unbalanced distribution of wealth is apparent. The French grump but you can see and feel the equality in the contented way people interact. In America, you see a working class that is stressed and not able to provide for their families. There is this attitude that you can make a lot of money if you work hard. That is not so for the masses that have limited resources for education, health care, and who live in an entrenched social network within the boundaries of their community.
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