France May Ban Discrimination Against People Who Speak French With An Accent

For many French (cough, cough, Parisians), there is only one right way to speak the language

The poster from a popular French comedy "Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis" about the country's northeast accent.

The French Parliament has taken the first steps toward approving a law that would ban discrimination based on a person’s accent. Violations could be punished by a maximum of 3 years in prison and a fine up to €45,000.

This will no doubt bring a sense …