Read all about it The FoxNews headlines are "Riots Rock Paris"; and on CNN, "Massive Protest in France" with a subheading describing the tear gas and water cannons required to keep the crowds in line. Contrast this with the 500,000 people who led a peaceful demonstration against illegal immigration reform in Los Angeles. I am totally opposed to illegal immigration; I couldn't diagree with these demonstrators more. And frankly, I was pissed off because I was caught in the snarl of traffic created by the demonstrators as they waived at cars on the 101. Fortunately, I had a very pleasant riding companion (mon cher David). HOWEVER, it was peaceful. 500,000 people in Los Angeles lined a very busy freeway, and very busy streets, rallying against a very controversial and divisive issue, as is their right to do so. This is an issue that strikes people at their cores; most are probably here due to illegal immigration (if not this generation, the last one). And still, it was peaceful. Those 500,000 demonstrators were more behaved than 5,000 Lakers fans after a World Championship (win or lose). MWB hats (and Michela has many) are off!