A storm has been created by numerous groups in France which have "suddenly" declared themselves "revolted" by a series of stamps (known as "Marianne et la Jeunesse") which were put on sale on July 14, 2013 with the direct benediction of President Hollande.
This belated but furious reaction started only a few days ago even though, on July 15, 2013, the artist behind the stamps, Olivier Ciappa stated that his inspiration for the face on the stamps came from Inna Shevchenko the leader of the "Femen". This woman is waiting to be judged by a Tribunal Court in Paris on February 19, 2014 for a series of alleged Public Outrages.
The aim of protestors against Inna Shevchenko is to oblige the French Government to withdraw the stamps from circulation. As a philatelist, I think stopping the sale of these stamps is all that could be done.
Like all Stamp Collectors, I bought all the stamps I wanted more than six months ago ! If now suddenly they become scarce items, all the better ! Their rarity and resale value can only climb !
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