I think in France the idea is to intimidate everyone as much as possible with harsh penalties - so there isn't a need to have a million cops. I'd be surprised if these policies last very long - they are only really enforceable in a dystopian nightmare world of social credit, drones and other craziness. I admit that there are plenty of crazies trying to implement such a world, but I would like to think there are enough living hearts to resist that actually manifesting.
I'm back in Sydney now - there's meant to be a big protest tomorrow and 1000 cops drafted in.. In theory I can leave when I want and that may well be pretty soon, yes!
France Australia Israel Canada testing grounds??? .... the people are aware but the train keeps rolling.