Tuesday, May 13, 2003

I DON'T UNDERSTAND THIS

I generally like protests. . .the pageantry, the idea of a public commitment to political action, the cool signs and masks. But I'm not quite sure about the symbolism that is present here:

Weird picture of a French protester with a sign and skull mask

So, "no to a retirement age of 70+" because the elderly are scary? Because the grim reaper doesn't want a later retirement age? I don't get it. Oh well.