More proof that France is a thoroughly backwards country

This story in the Guardian shows why I increasingly feel as if most of Europe does not live up the liberal reputation that it enjoys in North America.

A French rapper faces the prospect of jail for referring to France unfavourably in a song.

Europe, where enlightened ideas on the place of government were put forth centuries ago, currently has a very twisted and warped idea of what role government should and could play in society.

Canada and America both have their problems, with freedom, and with a host of other issues, but there's no two other countries I could imagine living in, at this time.