Paris riots: an American editorial roundup

From Rupert Murdock's NY Post:

...Because what appeared at first glance to be a spontaneous outburst has now moved to a more organized and deliberate level. Growing Internet chatter is inciting violence across France. And while there's no evidence as yet that the riots were a pre-planned and coordinated attack, do not be surprised if al Qaeda or similar groups quickly attempt to capitalize on the unrest.

Indeed, they may already be players.

Were all this happening in the United States, French officials would no doubt be at their most insufferable in lecturing Americans on their intolerance for immigrants from a different culture.

And yet French leaders, from President Jacques Chirac on down, seem almost paralyzed by the growing intifada.

...France's failure to contain the rioting — and swiftly — will only embolden those who hope to spread the devastation across Europe. Yet Chirac remains torn by his desire to appear both firm and conciliatory.

When will they act?

Maybe when all of France has been burned to the ground.