Arthur,
Boris was being optimistic. I would go beyond not being able to rule it out and say it's almost inevitable.
What can our police do about it, though? French police are armed, ours generally are not. The average bobby on the beat will get shot and that'll be that.
As far as Osem goes just follow the advice next to his name to ignore trolls and idiots. As a general rule those who try the hardest to claim the moral high-ground are usually the lowest of character.
Though you must try harder. When confronted by reasoned argument he can't pick holes in he'll reach for the ignore button, and that should be your goal
