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Local French speakers say seed of love will grow in wake of Paris attacks
Members of group say helpers far outnumbered terrorists on streets
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A group of French speakers met in Gainesville City Councilwoman Myrtle Figueras’ house Monday. The group, which meets on the third Monday of each month, discussed Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris.
Montine Whelchel Smith, who has a trip to Paris written on her bucket list, said the feelings of love will overpower hatred after attacks Friday in the French city. “A seed of hatred has been planted in the earth, and that seed that we all got was a seed of love. And that love can overshadow all of this if we continue to spread love,” said Smith, who is an associate minister at St. John Baptist Church in Gainesville.