France 's justice minister Christine Taubira the target of racist taunts and abuse . In one incident Taubira was insulted by a 12-year - old girl as her parents looked on . It may only be words but it could end with the gas chambers . '' Journalist Philippe Poirier says most French people fear her above such insults . Poirier : Parents who teach children to use racist insults should be punished .
France 's justice minister Christine Taubira the target of racist taunts and abuse . In one incident Taubira was insulted by a 12-year - old girl as her parents looked on . Journalist Philippe Poirier says most French people fear her above such insults . Poirier : Parents who teach children to use racist insults should be punished .