In this week's comments update, readers grieve over the damage to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, following a huge fire believed to be linked to renovation work.
To rebuild or not to rebuild: readers have been debating the best plan of action after the gothic cathedral was engulfed by flames last night.
"One stupid person (a worker) ignited the fire, second stupid person (a site manager) didn't supervise correctly, third stupid person chose a bad firm to do renovation works; and now the whole of humanity has lost one of the most beautiful gothic buildings in the world," commented Ma?gorzata Bogus?aw. "Even if it is rebuilt, it will not be the same!"
"I'm already closing my eyes over the horrible proposals we are about to see within the next few weeks," said KuenzelZeller. "On the positive side, they could do a decent job on the engineering next time ? get rid of those awkward flying buttresses for a start," suggested Mr Black. "Perhaps some of the architects who are leaving the UK because of Brexit will be able to bid for the work."
For one commenter, it was a simple form of grievance:
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Following the fire, French president Emmanuel Macron has promised to rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral and has already received and millions of euros have already been pledged in support.
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