France and the Roma - News Story form 19 Aug 2010

Since this blog deals with different topics related to "border-crossing", I have included a few news stories on a controversial issue where race and culture are being heavily politicized. For second opinions, you can read these articles from The New York Times and The Toronto Star.

For Debate: How do you view this situation? Do you agree with the way it is being handled on the media? What is your take on the specific challenges faced by the parties involved? What would you do differently?