A reckless rumor (there are many irresponsible people during this period) was circulating, echoing a possible cancellation of the Nice Carnival and the Lemon Festival in Menton (which tends to be forgotten, although it is a high-quality popular event) for security reasons.
The question was being raised under all circumstances, making one wonder if for some, it represented more than just a query—perhaps almost a wish: Crying wolf allows one to grab the gun and pose as a hunter!
Fortunately, local officials and state authorities stayed the course by deciding to keep the events. Giving in to fear would have been serious, and rather than choosing the prudent path, such a decision would have been synonymous with a cowardly act.
That would have marked a victory for the Islamist terrorists who only seek to destabilize us. The response must be firm: we will not change our way of life!
However, while we must be firm on principles, it does not mean we should be lax about vigilance.
Following a scheduled meeting at the Ministry of the Interior, attended by Prefect Adolphe Colrat, the Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, and the President of the General Council, Eric Ciotti, received assurance that security measures will be reinforced.
The details of this plan cannot be publicly disclosed.
